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x-ray meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of x-ray at MeaningMonkey.org. x-ray meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.X-RAY noun
Definition of X-ray (noun)
- electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
- synonyms: roentgen ray, X ray, X-radiation
- a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
- synonyms: roentgenogram, X ray, X-ray photograph, X-ray picture
X-RAY verb
Definition of x-ray (verb)
- examine by taking x-rays
- take an x-ray of something or somebody
- "The doctor x-rayed my chest"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet