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antiradiation

antiradiation

5.8
A shield that protects people and machines from harmful radiation
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈreɪdiˌeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antirradiación
  • Scientists developed a new antiradiation suit for workers handling radioactive materials.

Examples

  • The lab developed a new antiradiation material.

  • The spacecraft was equipped with antiradiation shielding to withstand cosmic rays during its journey.

  • The hospital installed antiradiation panels in the X-ray room to protect staff and patients.

  • Many antiradiation devices are used in hospitals.

  • The military developed an antiradiation device to protect soldiers during operations near nuclear sites.

  • Engineers tested new antiradiation materials to ensure the safety of sensitive electronic equipment.

  • To safeguard the research facility, they implemented an antiradiation system that absorbed harmful rays.

Synonyms

shielding
vsantiradiation
  • Specialized
19 5.0

Layers of material that block harmful radiation, for example X-rays

is focused specifically on protecting from radiation rather than other forces

How Protective

antiradiation
  • Specialized
5.8
lead
  • Specialized
231 7.0
shield
476 2.9
exposed
1 3.4

Surface Forms

antiradiation singular
antiradiations plural

Morphology

antiradiation = radiation (transparent) = anti + radiation

This is a straightforward prefixed formation meaning a substance or device against radiation.

Etymology

Antiradiation as a material or device comes from anti- 'against' and radiation 'rays', so it means a shield or cover that stops or absorbs harmful rays to protect people or equipment.