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Irradiate

usgb/ɪˈreɪdieɪt/Volume
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Used mainly in technical or scientific contexts, often related to health or preservation. SlideScientists irradiate seeds to study genetic mutations.
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The term itself is neutral; the positive or negative connotation depends on the context. SlideIrradiate the tumor, not healthy tissue.
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Implies a controlled, intentional exposure to radiation, not accidental or natural. SlideWe must carefully irradiate this material.