Irradiation - Wikipedia Irradiation is the process by which an object is exposed to radiation An irradiator is a device used to expose an object to radiation, [1] most often gamma radiation, [2] for a variety of purposes
How Food Irradiation Works | Radiation and Your Health | CDC Food irradiation works by exposing food to ionizing electromagnetic (gamma or x-ray) radiation Food irradiation is considered a "cold" method, meaning it does not use heat to kill germs
Food Irradiation: What You Need to Know | FDA Food irradiation (the application of ionizing radiation to food) is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects
Difference Between Radiation and Irradiation - Pediaa. Com What is Irradiation Irradiation refers to the process by which an object is exposed to radiation More often, the term is used to express a deliberate exposure to radiation Ionizing radiation refers to types of radiation that can cause ionizations, as it passes through a material
Irradiation | Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC Irradiation may be intentional, such as in cancer treatments or in sterilizing medical instruments Irradiation may also be accidental, such as from exposure to an unshielded source
Medical Definition of Irradiation - RxList Irradiation: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or from materials called radioisotopes