säteilytetään

Säteilytetään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to irradiate" or "to radiate" in English. It is a passive form of the verb "säteilyttää," which means "to irradiate" or "to cause to radiate." The verb describes the process of something being exposed to radiation or emitting radiation.

In scientific contexts, "säteilytetään" can refer to the irradiation of materials, such as food or medical equipment, to sterilize them or to induce specific changes. This process involves exposing the object to ionizing radiation, like gamma rays or electron beams. The verb can also describe natural phenomena, such as the sun being radiated, or a radioactive source being radiated.

The term is used in various fields, including physics, medicine, and food science. For example, in medicine, a patient might be described as being "säteilytetään" during radiation therapy. In food science, "säteilytetään" might be used when discussing the preservation of food through irradiation. The context in which the verb is used typically clarifies the specific meaning and application of the process of radiation.