Antonyms for x-raying
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : eks-rey |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛksˌreɪ |
Definition of x-raying
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
- The probe lights glowed from the walls and ceiling, efficiently X-raying his bag and his clothing for any prohibited imports.
- Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.
Synonyms for x-raying
- anatomize
- break up
- capture
- capture on film
- cinematize
- close-up
- copy
- cut up
- decompose
- decompound
- determine
- disintegrate
- dissect
- dissolve
- divide
- electrolyze
- film
- get
- get a likeness
- get a shot
- hydrolyze
- illustrate
- lay bare
- lens
- make a picture
- microfilm
- mug
- parse
- part
- photo
- photoengrave
- Photostat
- picture
- record
- reproduce
- resolve
- roll
- separate
- shoot
- snap
- snapshot
- take
- turn
- X-ray
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