radiative

American  

[rey-dee-ey-tiv] / ˈreɪ diˌeɪ tɪv /

Also radiatory

adjective

1. giving off radiation.

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radiative British  

/ ˈreɪdɪətərɪ, -trɪ, ˈreɪdɪətɪv /

adjective

1. physics emitting or causing the emission of radiation

   a radiative collision

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Other Word Forms

• nonradiative adjective
• subradiative adjective
• unradiative adjective

Etymology

Origin of radiative

First recorded in 1830–40; radiat(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

The study, "An empirical view of the extended atmosphere and inner envelope of the asymptotic giant branch star R Doradus II. Constraining the dust properties with radiative transfer modelling," is published in Astronomy & Astrophysics.

From Science Daily

The magnetic fields can be measured through the Zeeman effect of radiative emissions of atoms and molecules.

From Salon

Utilising plastic waste, the team engineered thin-film aerogels that function as thermal insulators and radiative coolers.

From Science Daily

The new aerogels developed by the NUS team present a passive cooling alternative, leveraging the natural process of radiative cooling to dissipate heat into space without consuming energy.

From Science Daily

In addition to Xu's MOF-based electrochromic film, several other research groups have reported electrochromic coating designs, including a UV-blocking but visually transparent radiative cooling film, a colorful plant-based film that gets cooler when exposed to sunlight, and a temperature-responsive film that turns darker in cold weather and lighter when it's hot.

From Science Daily