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Irradiate


IRRA'DIATE, verb transitive [Latin irradio; in and radio, to shine. See Ray.]

1. To illuminate; to brighten; to make splendid; to adorn with luster.

2. To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind.

3. To animate by heat or light.

4. To decorate with shining ornaments.

IRRA'DIATE, verb intransitive To emit rays; to shine.

IRRA'DIATE, adjective Adorned with shining ornaments.