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radiation vs radiator
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| radiationnoun/ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning energy that travels as invisible waves or particles, from things like the sun, X-rays or nuclear material | Goes with radiation exposure | Example After the nuclear accident, people living nearby were tested for radiation exposure. |
| radiatornoun/ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tər/ | Meaning a metal heater on a wall that warms a room; also the part that keeps a car engine cool | Goes with electric radiator | Example The car broke down on the mountain pass because the radiator was leaking. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It was freezing, so I turned on the as soon as I got in.