Irradiate definition

To shed light on; illuminate.

To manifest in a manner suggesting the emission of light; radiate.

To expose to radiation.

To treat with radiation.

To send forth rays; radiate.

To become radiant.

To shine or throw light upon; light up; make bright.

To make clear; illuminate intellectually; enlighten.

To radiate; diffuse; spread; give out.

To expose to or treat by exposing to X-rays, ultraviolet rays, radium, or some other form of radiant energy.

To heat with radiant energy.

To emit rays; shine.

To become radiant.

Lighted up; irradiated.

To expose to radiation.

To treat with radiation.

To expose to or treat with radiation. For example, meat sold as food is often irradiated with x-rays or other radiation to kill bacteria; uranium 238 can be irradiated with neutrons to create fissionable plutonium 239.