1580s, from French irradiation, from Latin *irradiationem, noun of action from past participle stem of irradiare (see irradiate). Originally of light (literally and figuratively); of X-rays, etc., from 1901.
权威例句
1. The technique has been to mutate the genes by irradiation or chemicals.
该技术是通过放射线照射或者使用化学方法使基因变异。
2. The after effect occurs only if the additive is present during irradiation.
在辐照过程中只有当添加剂存在时才出现后效应.
3. Early lesions can be successfully treated with irradiation or cautery and curettage.
早期病变可以有效地用放射线或烧灼术和刮除术来治疗.
4. Other causes of poor healing include previous irradiation.
不良愈合的其它原因包括以往的放射治疗.
5. Many materials appear to be capable of particle production or stimulation of particle production under irradiation.