Thesaurus: x-rays
The Röntgen rays; -- so called by their discoverer because of their enigmatical character.
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- The Röntgen rays; -- so called by their discoverer because of their enigmatical character.
- n electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target n a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis v examine by taking x-rays v take an x-ray of something or somebody