Antonyms for x-rayed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : eks-rey
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛksˌreɪ


Definition of x-rayed

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.
  • As in photograph : verb take a picture with a camera
  • As in analyze : verb break down to components
Example sentences :
  • The first morning I was in Ward three the doctor ordered me to be X-rayed.
  • Extract from : « Trenching at Gallipoli » by John Gallishaw
  • Yet, we think we have X-rayed the dizziest—and this may amaze you—the dirtiest planet in the solar system.
  • Extract from : « Mars Confidential » by Jack Lait
  • In one case the baggage of a German courier traveling to Constantinople had been X-rayed and rifle ammunition had been found.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

Synonyms for x-rayed

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