eradiate

[ ih-rey-dee-eyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, e·ra·di·at·ed, e·ra·di·at·ing.

1. to radiate.

eradiate

/ ɪˈreɪdɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. a less common word for radiate Compare irradiate

Derived Forms

• eˌradiˈation, noun

Other Words From

• e·radi·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eradiate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; e- ¹ + radiate

Example Sentences

“I personally would not buy something to eradiate my phone with UV light at home, just like I don’t need my packages or vegetables scrubbed with Lysol.”

From Seattle Times

Eradiate, e-rā′di-āt, v.i. to shoot out like a ray of light:—pr.p. erā′diating; pa.p. erā′diated.—n.

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