Wordiyoradi
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From Latin radius (ray, spoke of a wheel). The spoke-like pattern of rays radiating outward connects geometry (radius), light (radiant, radiate, irradiate), energy (radiation, radium), and even fabric (rayon, from its shiny surface). Eradicate literally means 'to pull out by the roots' — from a different sense of radix (root), a close relative.
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eradicate
To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted
irradiate
To expose to radiation; to illuminate with light
radial
Arranged like rays from a centre (adj.); a radial tyre (n.)
radiant
Emitting light or heat; beaming with happiness
radiate
To emit rays or spread outward from a centre
radiation
Energy emitted as rays, waves, or particles
radiator
A heating or cooling device that transfers heat
radium
A highly radioactive metallic element, symbol Ra
radius
The distance from centre to edge of a circle; the forearm bone on the thumb side
rayon
A soft synthetic silk-like fabric