🇬🇧🇪🇸 radiation - radiación : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "radiation" ("radiación"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Radiation is the movement of energy in the form of waves or tiny particles. It can come from natural sources like the sun or man-made sources like X-ray machines. Some types of radiation, like the warmth from the sun, are helpful, while others, like nuclear radiation, can be dangerous in large amounts.
Mom says I glow with happiness, but I think it’s just the radiation from my "totally safe" souvenir from Chernobyl.
I tried to get a tan, but all I got from the sun’s radiation was a very red nose.
My science teacher said bananas give off tiny amounts of radiation, so I now call them “glow-in-the-dark fruit.”
I asked if Wi-Fi was a type of radiation, and now my dad wears a tinfoil hat just in case.
The X-ray machine at the dentist’s office makes me feel like I’m about to gain superpowers from the radiation.
On a cold beach the child felt sun radiation on her face. The campfire's radiation warmed her hands. She watched the orange glow and felt the same radiation on her cheeks. She held her mug near the flame to catch more radiation. She loved that radiation, then sighed and smiled, safe and warm.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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