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irradiation

/ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ noun C2
  1. a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents. (uncountable)
  2. Synonym of radiotherapy. (countable, uncountable)

Plural irradiations

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