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Spanish word
irradiación
Pronunciation
IPA/iraðjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsolar radiation
Example
La irradiación solar afecta la temperatura del día.
Solar radiation affects the day's temperature.
More examples
Protégete con ropa o crema cuando la irradiación solar sea alta.
Protect yourself with clothing or sunscreen when solar radiation is high.
Core concept
Flow of radiant solar energy onto a surface.
Common phrases
irradiación solar
solar radiation
protegerse de la irradiación
protect oneself from irradiation
alta irradiación
high irradiation
Similar words
luz solar: Daylight from the sun perceived as visible brightness and color.
radiación solar: Solar electromagnetic output itself, the energy the sun radiates across wavelengths.
rayo solar: A concentrated ray or column of sunlight cutting across space or a room.
Definition in Spanish
Energía radiante que incide sobre una superficie; especialmente la energía solar que alcanza la Tierra.
Word origin
The term traces to Latin irradiatio from irradiare (in- + radiare 'to emit rays'), preserving the image of rays falling on a surface.
Usage tips
- In measurements and science irradiación corresponds to the concept of irradiance, while radiación remains the more common conversational word.
Other meanings
- irradiationnoun
- irradiancenoun
Related words
- irradiarirradiateverb