Synonyms for x-ray

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eks-rey

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛksˌreɪ

Définition of x-ray

Origin : 1896, translation of German X-strahl, from X, algebraic symbol for an unknown quantity, + Strahl (plural Strahlen) "beam, ray." Coined 1895 by German scientist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1845-1923), who discovered them.

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Example sentences :

"The Koerting; so it is," said the Baron, when shown the X-ray photograph of his calf.
Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 8, 1914 » by Various

Better toss that thing as far away as you can in the morning, X-Ray.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

And X-Ray was curious to know what its character might turn out to be.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

X-Ray Tyson called out, having been observing what the other was doing.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

X-Ray Tyson chuckled; but the other frowned and shook his head.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

Ethan and X-Ray Tyson were more than ever bent upon fishing.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

"It'll be a prize collection yet, take that from me," X-Ray announced.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

When X-Ray called it a hurricane he was not far out of the way.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

The X-ray will not reflect, but instead, pass directly through the glass.
Extract from : « Electricity for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

You don't ask what the X-ray involves; you ask, first of all, is it a fact?
Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland

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