Word
shielding
Phoneticsshield·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃiɫdɪŋ/
UK/ʃˈiːldɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a physical layer or barrier that protects something from harm. You use it to talk about blocking things like heat, radiation, or even viruses.
n. a physical barrier or protective layer designed to block or reduce the transmission of energy, particles, or harmful substances.
Examples
“The workers wear lead shielding to protect themselves from radiation.”
“Engineers added extra thermal shielding to the spacecraft to prevent it from burning up during atmospheric reentry.”
“The effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding depends heavily on the conductivity and thickness of the material used to enclose the sensitive electronic components.”
Examples
simple
“The workers wear lead shielding to protect themselves from radiation.”
contextual
“Engineers added extra thermal shielding to the spacecraft to prevent it from burning up during atmospheric reentry.”
complex
“The effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding depends heavily on the conductivity and thickness of the material used to enclose the sensitive electronic components.”
Usage
Often used in technical contexts; frequently paired with 'lead', 'thermal', or 'magnetic'.
Real-World Examples
“Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field absorb this radiation, but crews heading to the Moon or Mars won’t have that protection, and no spacecraft built so far has enough shielding to stop it.” “Polish children—some as young as 2—emerged from the vehicles, blinking and shielding their eyes from the sun.” “Based on early data from the spacecraft, he believes chips like the H100 can be adapted for space with modest shielding.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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