TechnologyAugust 25, 2026
irradiates
ih-RAY-dee-ayts
Definition
To subject or expose to radiation or light beams, typically to achieve a specific effect like heating or drying.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'irradiare', meaning 'to shine upon' or 'illuminate,' combining the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'radius' (a beam or ray).
In the news
The article uses the word to explain how laser drying works by beaming light directly at battery electrodes to quickly evaporate moisture. This action is the key mechanism that allows the drying time to drop from hours to minutes.
SK On Develops Laser Drying Technology to Cut Six-Hour Process to 10 Minutes
Read the full article ↗THE ELEC, Korea Electronics Industry Media