1660s, from Latin irradiantem (nominative irradians), present participle of irradiare "to shine forth" (see irradiate). Related: Irradiancy (1640s).
ironside
ironstone
ironwork
irony
Iroquois
irradiance
irradiant
irradiate
irradiation
irradicable
irrational
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