What does "radiative" mean?

of, relating to, or occurring through radiation

Radiative

Q: What is a synonym for "radiative"?

Common synonyms include: actinic, electromagnetic device, electromagnetic phenomenon, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic waves.

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Adjective

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of, relating to, or occurring through radiation

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actinic electromagnetic device electromagnetic phenomenon electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic wave electromagnetic waves

Antonyms

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convective

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"As greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, infrared radiative cooling by the surface and the atmosphere to space becomes less effective."

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