x ray

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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Electromagnetic radiation: A form of high-energy, invisible radiation with a very short wavelength, capable of passing through many solid objects and affecting photographic film.
    • Photographic image: A picture, or radiograph, made by using this radiation, especially to view the internal structure of something like a bone or luggage.

  2. Verb (often hyphenated: X-ray): To examine, photograph, or treat with X-rays.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Radiation):
    • The dentist used X-ray to check for cavities between the teeth.
    • X-ray is a valuable tool in medical diagnosis.
  • Noun (Image):
    • The doctor showed me the X-ray of my broken wrist.
    • Security examined the X-ray of the suitcase.
  • Verb:
    • They will X-ray your chest to check for infection.
    • All luggage is X-rayed before loading onto the aircraft.
Advanced Usage
  • "X-ray vision": A fictional superpower to see through solid objects, humorously attributed to someone who is very perceptive.
    • It's like he has X-ray vision for spotting problems in the code.
  • "X-ray diffraction": A scientific technique using X-rays to determine the atomic or molecular structure of a crystal.
    • X-ray diffraction was crucial in discovering the structure of DNA.
Variants and Related Words
  • X-ray machine (n): The device used to generate X-rays and create images.
  • X-ray technician (n): A person trained to operate X-ray equipment.
  • Radiograph (n): A technical synonym for an X-ray image.
  • Radiology (n): The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Synonyms
  • Radiograph (n): For the image.
  • Roentgen ray (n): A historical term for X-ray (after Wilhelm Röntgen, its discoverer).
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its verbal use is typically direct: "to X-ray something.")

Related Idioms
  • To give something the X-ray treatment: To examine something very closely and critically.
    • The committee gave the proposal the X-ray treatment, looking for any hidden flaws.
Noun
  1. a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
  2. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

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