radiation vs radiate

radiate vs radiation

radiation is a noun but radiate is not a noun.

radiation is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

radiation is not a verb while radiate is a verb.

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

radiation (noun)	radiate (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

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

radiation (verb)	radiate (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 radiation and radiate

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