Adiating

/ˌeɪdiˈeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of adiate; emitting or radiating away energy or particles.

Etymology

From ad- (away, in this context) + -iate (to cause or engage in). Related to radiation and energy emission.

Kelly Says

Radioactive elements are adiating particles constantly—they lose energy bit by bit, which is why uranium is still warm even after millions of years!

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