Irradiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006153",
  "term": "Irradiation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of exposing a material or object to radiation, typically ionizing radiation, for a specific purpose. This can include sterilization, modification of material properties, or inducing nuclear reactions for analytical purposes. The type and dose of radiation are carefully controlled based on the desired outcome.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ionizing radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2520 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/irradiation/"
}