The Opposite(Antonym) of “unradiated”
The antonyms of unradiated are irradiated and exposed to radiation. These words convey the opposite meaning of not being exposed to radiation.
Explore all Antonyms of “unradiated”
- irradiated
- exposed to radiation
Definitions and Examples of irradiated, exposed to radiation
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Exposed to radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays.
Example
The food was irradiated to kill bacteria and increase its shelf life.
Key Differences: irradiated vs exposed to radiation
- 1Irradiated is a specific term that describes something that has been exposed to radiation, while exposed to radiation is a more general phrase that describes anything that has come into contact with radiation.
- 2Irradiated can also have positive connotations, such as when it is used to describe food that has been treated to kill bacteria, while exposed to radiation always has negative connotations.
Effective Usage of irradiated, exposed to radiation
- 1Science: Use these antonyms in scientific contexts to describe the effects of radiation on different materials.
- 2Food Industry: Use irradiated to describe food that has been treated to kill bacteria and increase its shelf life.
- 3Healthcare: Use exposed to radiation to describe patients or workers who have been subjected to harmful radiation.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unradiated are irradiated and exposed to radiation. Use irradiated to describe something that has been exposed to radiation, and exposed to radiation to describe anything that has come into contact with harmful radiation. These antonyms can be used in scientific contexts, the food industry, and healthcare settings.
