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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
brilharresplandecerradiaremanaremitir
Antonyms
absorverobscurecer

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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