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X

numeral

Roman number 10.


x-ray

noun

Plural: x-rays

Ionising radiation stronger than ultraviolet light but weaker than gamma rays, which easily penetrates through many matarials and is used to look inside human bodies (radiologic medical examination) or luggage (airport security check) or products (defectoscopy), etc⋅.


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