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    radiation

    US /ˌrediˈeʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
    A lead vest protects me from extra radiation of the x-ray machine
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Harmful waves of energy from nuclear activity
    After the Fukushima explosion, the radiation contaminated the surroundings
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization.
    Exposure to high levels of radiation can be harmful to human health.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The use of high-energy radiation to treat disease, especially cancer.
    She is undergoing radiation therapy to treat her cancer.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves without the involvement of a physical substance.
    Heat transfer occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

    16:04Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
    • In the 1960s, scientists bombarded plants with radiation to cause random mutations in the genetic code.

      In the 1960s, scientists bombarded plants with radiation to cause random mutations in the genetic code.

    • In the 1960's, scientists bombarded plants with radiation

      In the 1960's, scientists bombarded plants with radiation

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    The Most Radioactive Places on Earth

    11:18The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
    • Radiation is frightening. At least, certain types of it are. I mean my Geiger counter

      Radiation is frightening. At least, certain types of it are. I mean my Geiger counter

    • Radiation is frightening. At least, certain types of it are. I mean my Geiger counter

      Radiation is frightening. At least, certain types of it are. I mean my Geiger counter

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    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • The study found that in places with high solar flux or more solar radiation in the area, solar canopies could be incredibly profitable.

      The study found that in places with high solar flux or more solar radiation in the area, solar canopies could be incredibly profitable.

    • or more solar radiation in the area...

      or more solar radiation in the area...

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    Doctor Who Minecraft - Doctor Who: The Fan Show

    05:49Doctor Who Minecraft - Doctor Who: The Fan Show
    • Oooh, we’ve landed. Okay. There’s oxygen, gravity, no radiation.

      Oooh, we’ve landed. Okay. There’s oxygen, gravity, no radiation.

    • Oooh, we’ve landed. Okay. There’s oxygen, gravity, no radiation.

      Oooh, we’ve landed. Okay. There’s oxygen, gravity, no radiation.

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    What Is Something?

    05:34What Is Something?
    • Away with matter, antimatter, radiation, particles, anything.

      Away with matter, antimatter, radiation, particles, anything.

    • This might be strange and new, but think about radiation for example.

      This might be strange and new, but think about radiation for example.

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    Why are there Black Dots on your Windshield?

    01:31Why are there Black Dots on your Windshield?
    • acts as a shield against UV radiation to protect the adhesive bond.

      acts as a shield against UV radiation to protect the adhesive bond.

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    The Planet Earth: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

    06:32The Planet Earth: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
    • Another way the atmosphere helps us is by protecting the earth from harmful radiation from the sun, and also from meteors.

      Another way the atmosphere helps us is by protecting the earth from harmful radiation from the sun, and also from meteors.

    • Another way the atmosphere helps us is by protecting the Earth from harmful radiation from the Sun...

      Another way the atmosphere helps us is by protecting the Earth from harmful radiation from the Sun...

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    Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima

    06:31Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima
    • Several monuments can be found in the Peace Park, most notably the cenotaph for the A-Bomb victims consisting of a chest containing the names of over 200,000 victims who died from the nuclear blast and subsequent radiation.

      Several monuments can be found in the Peace Park, most notably the cenotaph for the A-Bomb victims consisting of a chest containing the names of over 200,000 victims who died from the nuclear blast and subsequent radiation.

    • Several monuments can be found in the Peace Park, most notably the cenotaph for the A-bomb victims, consisting of a chest containing the names of over 200,000 victims who died from the nuclear blast and subsequent radiation.

      Several monuments can be found in the Peace Park, most notably the cenotaph for the A-bomb victims, consisting of a chest containing the names of over 200,000 victims who died from the nuclear blast and subsequent radiation.

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    Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon

    10:09Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon
    • And it just so happens humans emit radiant heat in the form of invisible infrared radiation.

      And it just so happens humans emit radiant heat in the form of invisible infrared radiation.

    • Yes, when your body gives off heat, that's a form of radiation, but our eyes just designed to see that part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

      Yes, when your body gives off heat, that's a form of radiation, but our eyes just designed to see that part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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    How AI’s Need For Nuclear Energy Is Fueling A Rise In U.S. Uranium Mining

    12:46How AI’s Need For Nuclear Energy Is Fueling A Rise In U.S. Uranium Mining
    • There's also substantial improvements in occupational and safety issues when it comes to radiation monitoring and tracking.

      There's also substantial improvements in occupational and safety issues when it comes to radiation monitoring and tracking.

    • There's also substantial improvements in occupational and safety issues when it comes to radiation monitoring and tracking.

      There's also substantial improvements in occupational and safety issues when it comes to radiation monitoring and tracking.

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