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    [Verb]  | "ra*di*ate" | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌāt \


    1: to proceed in a direct line from or toward a center

    2: to send out rays : shine brightly

    3: to issue in or as if in rays


    Origin: circa 1619 ;

     Latin radiatus, past participle of radiare, from radius ray;

    [Adjective]  | "ra*di*ate" | \ ˈrā-dē-ət \


    1: having rays or radial parts: such as

    2: having ray flowers

    3: characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical


    Origin: 1668 ;

    [Verb]  | "radiate" 


    1: to extend outwards from or as if from a central point;


      * e.g., " ... the heat radiating from the fire "





    2: to emit rays of light;


      * e.g., " ... fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate "



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    3: to throw or give off;


      * e.g., " ... the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves "



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     [ "radiation" ]

    1: Energy radiated in the form of waves or particles

      * e.g.,  ... My genitals were exposed to radiation so now I am sterile. 

     [ "The Radiator" ]

    1: When a couple is laying in bed together and one farts thus warming up the bed.

      * e.g.,  ... Alicia: So did you and Matt have a good night even though his room was freezing? Tara: Oh yeah, he kept me piping hot with the radiator technique. Alicia: You don't say. I wish Brian would gimme some of that. 

     [ "Radiation" ]

    1: The energy emitted by the grand radar-phone which alerts all teachers within 5km of its proximity of its presence.

      * e.g.,  ... Belinda felt her chromosomes deforming from the constant beam of radiation emitted from Evan. 

     [ "Radiator" ]

    1: The code name you give your crush as you and a friend decide how your gonna initiate a plan of action

      * e.g.,  ... “Yo dude which one of us is gonna go for radiator?” 

     [ "radiator" ]

    1: an attractive person who stands in the corner of your room, radiating heat for your enjoyment. very useful flirting technique

      * e.g.,  ... OMG IM SO COLD Don't worry I'll be right over. I am your radiator after all. 

     [ "radiator" ]

    1: A handgun

      * e.g.,  ... You will get smacked with the radiator if you keep fucking with me. 

     [ "Radiation" ]

    1: The word frequently shouted by people who look like nuclear owls when choosing a map on Call Of Duty: Black Ops

      * e.g.,  ... Me and my friend were playing the xbox when our ears were invaded by a lone player shouting Radiation 

     [ "Radiation" ]

    1: Meaning of wearing so much jewelry and the sun heats it up and causes RADIATION

      * e.g.,  ... Radiation is bad 

     [ "radiator" ]

    1: (noun) a protruding gut that needs air to breathe (see Duane Pierson)

      * e.g.,  ... Hey man, look at the size at that guy's radiator. 

     [ "Radiation" ]

    1: Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves.

      * e.g.,  ... Godzilla formed from radiation. 

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