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- pronunciation:
- eks
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
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noun |
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x-rays |
| definition 1: |
a beam of high-energy photons that is able to ionize gases and pass through dense solids.
Scientists have found many uses for X-rays. |
| definition 2: |
a photograph made with such a beam.
The doctor ordered an X-ray of my leg to see if any bones were broken.
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| definition 3: |
the act or process of using X-rays to create a photograph.
The patient was asked to hold his breath during his chest X-ray. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
X-rays, X-raying, X-rayed |
| definition: |
to photograph, treat, or examine using x-rays.
The technician X-rayed the patient's foot.The security staff X-ray all bags and packages taken onto the airplane.
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activate |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to X-rays.
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