irradiation
noun/ɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,901 most common English word
Meaning
the process of exposing something to radiation, especially to sterilize or treat it.
Example sentence
The food was preserved through irradiation to eliminate harmful bacteria.
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