radiation
noun/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #2,937 most common English word
Meaning
Energy sent out as waves or particles, such as from the sun or nuclear material.
Example sentence
The scientist measured the levels of dangerous radiation coming from the nuclear reactor.
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