radiation
Radiation is energy that travels through space as waves or very small particles. It comes from natural sources like the sun and from machines like X-rays in hospitals.
Exemplos
3 de 5The sun sends radiation to Earth to give us light and heat.
The sun sends energy to the Earth to provide light and warmth.
The doctor measured the levels of radiation in the room.
The physician checked how much energy was present in the area.
Don't worry, the radiation from your phone is very low.
Do not be afraid because the energy from your mobile device is not high.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'radio' sending out 'action' (waves) in all directions: Radio-Action.
Quiz rápido
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from the sun's ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: radiation
Exemplos
The sun sends radiation to Earth to give us light and heat.
everydayThe sun sends energy to the Earth to provide light and warmth.
The doctor measured the levels of radiation in the room.
formalThe physician checked how much energy was present in the area.
Don't worry, the radiation from your phone is very low.
informalDo not be afraid because the energy from your mobile device is not high.
Scientists are studying how solar radiation affects the atmosphere.
academicResearchers are looking at how energy from the sun changes the air around Earth.
The company must follow safety rules regarding nuclear radiation.
businessThe business has to obey laws about safety for nuclear energy.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
radiation therapy
using radiation to treat cancer
background radiation
natural radiation that is always around us
radiation poisoning
sickness caused by too much radiation
Frequentemente confundido com
Radioactivity is the process of breaking down atoms, while radiation is the energy that is sent out during that process.
A radiator is a machine used to heat a room, whereas radiation is a type of energy.
Notas de uso
Use 'radiation' when talking about energy moving through the air. While it often sounds scary, remember that light and heat are also types of radiation.
Erros comuns
Some learners think radiation is only something dangerous from nuclear bombs, but it is also a natural part of sunlight.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'radio' sending out 'action' (waves) in all directions: Radio-Action.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'radiatio', which means 'a shining' or 'sending out rays'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern culture, radiation is often linked to science fiction movies or historical events like Chernobyl.
Quiz rápido
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from the sun's ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: radiation
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