roentgen ray

Noun

Meaning

electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

Roentgen-ray

Synonyms

x-ray fluoroscope actinism x-radiation

Hypernyms

electromagnetic radiation ionizing radiation electromagnetic wave nonparticulate radiation

Close letter words and terms

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