radiate vs radiation

radiation vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while radiation is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but radiation is not an adjective.

radiate is a verb but radiation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
radiate	No	Yes	Yes	No
radiation	Yes	No	No	No

radiate (noun)	radiation (noun)
	the act of spreading outward from a central source
	(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
	a radial arrangement of nerve fibers connecting different parts of the brain
	the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
	energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
	the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
	syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours

radiate (adjective)	radiation (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

radiate (verb)	radiation (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
issue or emerge in rays or waves
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
send out rays or waves

Difference between radiate and radiation

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