radiative
(adjective)
ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tɪv
Definitions
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Relating to or emitting radiant energy.
Born of light's embrace, it dances joyously to weave the fabric of the cosmos.Example: The radiative transfer in the atmosphere is crucial for understanding climate change.
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Involving the transmission of energy in the form of rays or waves.
In the vast silence of the void, it whispers warmth across the infinite canvas.Example: Radiative heat transfer occurs in space where there is no medium.
Origin
mid 19th century: from Latin 'radiativus', from 'radiat-' meaning 'emitted in rays', from the verb 'radiare'.
Synonyms
emissive, luminous