radiativeEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryradiative /ˈrādēədiv, , ˈreɪdiədɪv , ˈrādēˌādiv, ˈreɪdiˌeɪdɪv / ▸ adjective involving or accompanied by the emission of radiation: dust's radiative impact ranges from 2.3 to 20 watts per square meter.