X–ray
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
X–rays
plural
X–rays
Britannica Dictionary definition of X–RAY
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X-rays
[plural]
technical
:
powerful invisible rays that can pass through various objects and that make it possible to see inside things (such as the human body)
2
[count]
also
x-ray
:
an image that is created by using X-rays and that is usually used for medical purposes
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The doctor will review the X-rays and call you with the results.
3
[count]
also
x-ray
:
a medical examination that involves using X-rays
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After the accident, I went to the hospital for an X-ray.
— X–ray
adjective, always used before a noun-
X-ray radiation [=radiation from X-rays]
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X-ray machines [=machines that use X-rays]
