radiant energy

noun

, Physics.

1. energy transmitted in wave motion, especially electromagnetic wave motion.
2. light ¹( def 2a ).

radiant energy

noun

1. energy that is emitted or propagated in the form of particles or electromagnetic radiation. It is measured in joules Qe

radiant energy

1. Energy in the form of waves, especially electromagnetic waves. Radio waves, x-rays, and visible light are all forms of radiant energy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiant energy¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

We are to have the apparatus, which illustrates the conversion of radiant energy into sonorous vibrations.

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In this respect also, Gravitation differs from the form of Radiant Energy.

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Through all the hardship and suffering of the last three years she had kept her look of bright intelligence, of radiant energy.

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In another hour or two Earth would transit the Sun and that would cut down the radiant energy to some degree.

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The water obtained its energy of position by being evaporated by the heat of the radiant energy of the sun.

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