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irradiation

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irradiation

Subjecting anything to radiation, including cancer tumours (when it is a type of radiotherapy). See also food irradiation.

In optics, the term refers to the apparent enlargement of a brightly lit object when seen against a dark background.



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The prominence of the mountains disappeared under the splendid irradiation produced by the reflection of the solar rays.
We see likewise, the Scripture calleth envy an evil eye; and the astrologers, call the evil influences of the stars, evil aspects; so that still there seemeth to be acknowledged, in the act of envy, an ejaculation or irradiation of the eye.
This magnificent irradiation must have been produced by an agent of great SHINING power.
 
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