
Irradiate
Scientific Usage
Used mainly in technical or scientific contexts, often related to health or preservation.
Scientists irradiate seeds to study genetic mutations.
Neutral Tone
The term itself is neutral; the positive or negative connotation depends on the context.
Irradiate the tumor, not healthy tissue.
Directed Process
Implies a controlled, intentional exposure to radiation, not accidental or natural.
We must carefully irradiate this material.