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X-ray Definition & Meaning

x-ray
noun
  1. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
  2. a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
verb
  1. examine by taking x-rays
  2. take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest"

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What does x-ray mean?
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis examine by taking x-rays take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest"
What part of speech is x-ray?
X-ray is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does x-ray have?
X-ray has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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