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| ra·di·ant [ ráydee ənt ] |
adjective |
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1. showing happiness: expressing joy, energy, or good health in a pleasing way
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2. shining: lit with a bright or glowing light
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3. physics emitted as waves: describes light, heat, or other energy emitted in the form of rays or waves
  radiant heat
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4. physics emitting radiant energy: emitting light, heat, or other energy in the form of rays or waves
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noun (plural ra·di·ants) |
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1. heating element: an element in a heater that gives out radiant heat
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2. astronomy point of origin of meteor shower: a point in space from which a meteor shower appears to originate
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| [15th century. < Latin radiant-, present participle of radiare (see radiate)] |
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| ra·di·ant·ly adverb |
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