X-ray

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Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.

Example Sentences
  • X-rays are light with a wavelength between 0.1 and 10 nm.
2 Definition

A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.

Example Sentences
  • "The doctor ordered some X-rays of my injured wrist."
3 Definition

An X-ray machine.

4 Definition

The letter X in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.

Example Sentences
  • Of course there was nothing wrong with my left wrist. They X-rayed the wrong arm!