subradiate

/sʌbˈreɪdiːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to radiate or give out something in small amounts, especially light

“The subradiated glow from the city lights made it difficult to see the stars.”

2. verb

to decrease or reduce the amount of something being radiated, especially light

“The subradiated heat from the house made the room feel colder.”

3. noun

something that radiates or gives out something in small amounts

“The subradiation of the star’s energy is what makes it visible from Earth.”

Synonyms

  • emit
  • radiate
  • transmit

Antonyms

  • absorb
  • conceal
  • obscure