radiative
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of radiative
First recorded in 1830–40; radiat(ion) + -ive
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The research centers on a phenomenon known as near-field radiative heat transfer.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
The magnetic fields can be measured through the Zeeman effect of radiative emissions of atoms and molecules.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025
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 ● Jun. 4, 2024
This novel exploration broadens the horizons of passive radiative cooling material design and also provides new insights for STA development and application.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 3, 2024
The whole matter is of more practical importance than appears at first sight, for the photoelectric nature of the effects involved in the radiative treatment of many cruel diseases seems to be beyond doubt.
From The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays by John Joly
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