German word

Strahlung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁaːlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounradiation

Example

Die Strahlung aus dem Gerät ist gering.

The radiation from the device is low.

Illustration for Strahlung (radiation)

More examples

Bei der Messung der Strahlung wurden erhöhte Werte festgestellt.

During the measurement of radiation, elevated levels were detected.

Core concept

A source sends out beams that carry energy through space, whether the beams are visible light or invisible particles.

Common phrases

  • Messung der Strahlung

    measurement of radiation

  • starke Strahlung

    strong radiation

  • Schutz gegen Strahlung

    protection against radiation

Similar words

Strahl: A thin, focused stream of light or particles from one point.
Radioaktivität: The property of unstable atomic nuclei that causes natural radiation emission.
Bestrahlung: Deliberately exposing a person or object to radiation in medicine or experiments.
Strahlenschutz: Measures and facilities designed to protect people and the environment from radiation.

Definition in German

Emission von elektromagnetischer oder Teilchenenergie, die sich in Form von Strahlen von einer Quelle ausbreitet.

Word origin

The noun Strahlung comes from strahlen, meaning to radiate or shine, with -ung forming a noun for the resulting process or phenomenon.

Usage tips

  • German uses Strahlung broadly for electromagnetic and particle radiation, so the precise type is often named in compounds such as UV-Strahlung or Sonnenstrahlung.

Related words

  • Strahlendosisradiation dosenoun
  • strahlungsarmlow-radiationadjective

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