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Definition of shielding

shielding

/ˈʃiːl.dɪŋ/
shield · ing
Plural:shieldings
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shielding Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A protective covering, barrier, or casing used to block electromagnetic fields, ionizing radiation, heat, or physical damage.

Example

"The coaxial cable has a braided copper shielding that prevents external signal interference."

2

The act or process of protecting someone or something from danger, harm, or an unpleasant experience.

Example

"The shielding of witnesses from public scrutiny was essential to the integrity of the trial."

3

In physics and chemistry, the reduction in the effective nuclear charge on an outer electron caused by the repulsive force of inner-shell electrons.

Example

"Electron shielding explains why valence electrons are more easily removed from larger atoms down a periodic group."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shielding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shielding
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