radiative

American

[ray-dee-ay-tiv] / ˈreɪ diˌeɪ tɪv /

Also radiatory

adjective

giving off radiation.

radiative British

/ ˈreɪdɪətɪv /

adjective

physics emitting or causing the emission of radiation

a radiative collision

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Etymology

Origin of radiative

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

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The researchers began by developing the basic electromagnetic theory describing how radiative modes couple.

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The research centers on a phenomenon known as near-field radiative heat transfer.

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

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Findings from his research project "Hierarchically structured passive radiative cooling ceramic with high solar reflectivity" were published in the journal Science.

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Sirius itself, on the other hand, possesses a far higher radiative intensity than our sun.

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