radi'ational
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radiation (ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | physics |
| a. the emission or transfer of radiant energy as particles, electromagnetic waves, sound, etc | |
| b. the particles, etc, emitted, esp the particles and gamma rays emitted in nuclear decay | |
| 2. | med Also called: radiation therapy treatment using a radioactive substance |
| 3. | anatomy a group of nerve fibres that diverge from their common source |
| 4. | See adaptive radiation |
| 5. | the act, state, or process of radiating or being radiated |
| 6. | surveying the fixing of points around a central plane table by using an alidade and measuring tape |
| radi'ational | |
| —adj | |
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