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irradiar
[i.ʁa.di.ˈaɾ]
verb
to irradiate
1.
to emit or send out rays of light or radiation
The sun irradiates the Earth with energy.
O sol irradia a Terra com energia.
2.
to shine brightly; to radiate
Her face irradiated with joy.
Seu rosto irradiava de alegria.
3.
to spread or diffuse outward from a center
The warmth irradiated throughout the room.
O calor irradiava por toda a sala.
4.
to expose to radiation
The material was irradiated for medical purposes.
O material foi irradiado para fins médicos.
Synonyms
brilhar
resplandecer
radiar
emanar
emitir
Antonyms
absorver
obscurecer
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
irradiar
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
irradiar
Standard usage, also used in technical/scientific contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
irradiar confiança
irradiar felicidade
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