word
Radiation
Ray-dee-AY-shuhn
/ˌreɪdiːˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
radiation
Dictionary meaning
The treatment of disease, especially cancer, by exposure to a radioactive substance.
Examples
- The radiation caused the cancer to enter remission.
Synonyms: radiotherapy
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