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radiación

radiation

noun rah-dyah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Radiación covers both electromagnetic radiation (light, X-rays) and the heat-transfer process. It is distinct from radioactividad (radioactivity), though the two are often related. Collocations include radiación solar (solar radiation) and radiación ultravioleta.

Examples

"La radiación solar puede dañar la piel."

Natural Translation

Solar radiation can damage the skin.

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