radiazione

radiation

noun rah-dyah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin radiatio (a shining), from radiare (to emit rays), from radius (ray, spoke).

Also means

ray

Usage Note

Radiazione covers both electromagnetic radiation (radiazione solare = solar radiation) and nuclear radiation (radiazione ionizzante). It also has a distinct legal/institutional meaning: radiazione dall'albo means disbarment or removal from a professional register — quite unrelated to physics.

Examples

"L'esposizione alle radiazioni solari può danneggiare la pelle."

Natural Translation

Exposure to solar radiation can damage the skin.

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