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Recent Examples of irradiation
In one study, healthy adult women who took apple polyphenol tablets saw significant prevention of skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Critical current dropped by 30% during irradiation, raising alarms about whether fusion reactors could operate effectively.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
So none of the sapphires, garnets and spinels frequently seen in his gem portfolio are treated; heating and irradiation are just two of the treatments that the jewelry industry often uses to improve the color or durability of a gem.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Patients received low doses of chemotherapy and total body irradiation before the transplant, followed by other drugs for up to a year to prevent adverse reactions.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Critical current dropped by 30% during irradiation, raising alarms about whether fusion reactors could operate effectively.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
So none of the sapphires, garnets and spinels frequently seen in his gem portfolio are treated; heating and irradiation are just two of the treatments that the jewelry industry often uses to improve the color or durability of a gem.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Patients received low doses of chemotherapy and total body irradiation before the transplant, followed by other drugs for up to a year to prevent adverse reactions.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiation
Noun
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August's full moon will reach peak illumination at 4:55 a.m. Central Time.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Peak illumination marks the moment when the full moon is perfectly opposite the sun in the sky, reaching its maximum brightness.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Rosas and cinematographer Paulo Menezes shoot Lisbon’s streetlife, nightlife and even its quiet cemetery parks with the breezy, sauntering flow of Eric Rohmer’s Paris, and occasionally the hot-to-the-touch luminescence of Wong Kar-wai’s Hong Kong.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Designers love plaster for its depth, luminescence, and durability.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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And even for those not yet affected by visible signs of aging—aka, those who were still in diapers when Elemis unveiled its pioneering Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in 2003—using collagen creams can help deliver that dewy glow that’s desirable at any age.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Hydration meets radiance—these luxe body oils deliver the perfect post-sun glow, just in time to soak up the last golden days of summer.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Irradiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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