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Definition of Reradiate
1. Verb. To absorb some amount of radiative energy, and then later emit that energy in the form of radiative energy. The term is most often used in discussion of absorption of light or infrared radiation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reradiate
1. radiate [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] - See also: radiate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reradiate
Literary usage of Reradiate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biomass Energy: A Glossary of Terms edited by Craig L. Chase (1998)
"The carbonaceous particles in the flame zone absorb and reradiate some of this
energy. Radiant energy emanating from the carbonaceous particles and from the ..."
2. Optics by Benjamin Crowell (2000)
"Energy from the light beam is momentarily transformed into extra kinetic energy
of the electrons, but because the electrons are accelerating they reradiate ..."
3. Clean Use of Coal by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"They are not a good reflector of incoming solar radiation, and they absorb
radiation from below and reradiate it at a much lower temperature. ..."
4. Annual Energy Review, 1994by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... and other gases—are those which block infrared radiation 1 Earth to space and
reradiate the captured heat to the atmosphere, warming effect, ..."
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