nonirradiated

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈɪreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /nɑnˈɪreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that has not been exposed to radiation.

Example

The nonirradiated samples were used for comparison in the experiment.

Conversation

Have you tried the new organic store downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they sell nonirradiated produce.

Yeah, I think it's great to have options like that.

I agree! It's nice to know what we're eating is safe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

untreated

unexposed

natural

Antonyms

irradiated

exposed

processed

Root Explanation

Nonirradiated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "irradiated" (from Latin "irradiatus", meaning to shine upon or to emit rays). The word "nonirradiated" means not exposed to radiation or not having been irradiated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'irradiated' meaning having been exposed to rays or radiation. So, nonirradiated describes something that has not been exposed to those rays.

Visually Confused Words

unirradiated