Treating substances with any form of electromagnetic radiation or high energy electrons is known as IRRADIATION. Electromagnetic radiation is essential for modern life. It includes X-rays, microwaves, and visible light. Recent advances in technology have brought about an increasingly important role for gamma rays and electron beams.
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