irradiate

/ɪˌreɪdiˈeɪt/

Other forms: irradiated; irradiating; irradiates

Definitions of irradiate

1. verb

   expose to radiation
   “irradiate food”

   synonyms: ray

   types:

   bombard

   direct high energy particles or radiation against

   type of:

   process, treat

   subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
2. verb

   cast rays of light upon
   type of:

   lighten, lighten up

   become lighter
3. verb

   give spiritual insight to; in religion
   synonyms: enlighten

   type of:

   prophesy, vaticinate

   predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration