radiant energy

noun Physics.
1.
energy transmitted in wave motion, especially electromagnetic wave motion.
2.
light1 ( def 2a ).

Origin:
1910–15

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radiant energy
 
n
Qe energy that is emitted or propagated in the form of particles or electromagnetic radiation. It is measured in joules

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a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
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Science Dictionary
radiant energy  
Energy in the form of waves, especially electromagnetic waves. Radio waves, x-rays, and visible light are all forms of radiant energy.
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Example sentences
Radiant energy includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays and radio waves.
For example, in photosynthesis plants take in radiant energy from sunlight.
And total harvested radiant energy efficiency should be better.
To protect employees who are exposed to intense radiant energy, begin by
  selecting a shade too dark to see the welding zone.
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