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RADIATIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Radiations.

Radiations - as a noun

Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
energyfree energy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of spreading outward from a central source

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emanationemission
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours

Example: "He was suffering from radiation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radiation sicknessradiation syndrome

The spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radioactivity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emission
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The spread of a group of organisms into new habitats

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spreadspreadingactionactivitynatural actionnatural process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A radial arrangement of nerve fibers connecting different parts of the brain

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actinotherapyirradiationradiation therapyradiotherapy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
therapytreatment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Scientists have been studying the effects of radiations on human health."
"Exposure to harmful radiations can lead to various illnesses."
"There are different types of radiations, such as electromagnetic radiation."
"Some materials can block or absorb certain radiations."
"Radioactive decay results in the emission of radiations."
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Word Game Points

Is RADIATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, radiations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RADIATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RADIATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, radiations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RADIATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RADIATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, radiations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RADIATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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