unirradiated
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7.4
Not exposed to radiation
- adjective
- /ˌʌnɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/
- Specialized
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no irradiado
- The effect of cosmic rays has also been linked to sudden cardiac death (Soupel, 2006), and convincing evidence exists that irradiated cells can send out signals that can result in damage to nearby unirradiated cells (Brenner & Elliston, 2001).
Examples
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Many consumers seek unirradiated grains to ensure they are eating natural products.
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I prefer to eat unirradiated fruits and vegetables to avoid any potential health risks.
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The laboratory requires all samples to remain unirradiated until the testing phase begins.
Synonyms
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8.5
A place or object not exposed to radiation
focuses on absence of exposure rather than on absence of effects
6.7
Not exposed to radiation, for example food like spices
is the broader neutral term for not being exposed to radiation
Surface Forms
unirradiated positive
Morphology
unirradiated = irradiated (transparent) = un + irradiate + ed
The negation prefix 'un-' applied to 'irradiated' yields a straightforward negative adjective meaning 'not exposed to radiation'.
Etymology
Unirradiated breaks into un- meaning 'not' and radiate meaning 'to send out rays', a root you see in radiator. So unirradiated means 'not exposed to radiation'.