X-ray ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

X-ray ( noun )

1. A type of electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet light and can penetrate solid objects, used in medicine and industry to produce images of the interior of the body or objects.
2. A photograph or image produced by x-rays.

Origin:

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by the german physicist wilhelm röntgen.

Examples:

1. The doctor ordered an x-ray of my broken arm.
2. The x-ray showed a clear image of the tumor.
3. The security guard scanned the suitcase with an x-ray machine.
4. The x-ray technician positioned the patient under the x-ray machine.
5. The x-ray diffraction pattern revealed the crystal structure of the compound.

(As a verb)

X-ray ( verb )

To examine (something) with x-rays in order to produce an image of the interior.

Origin:

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by the german physicist wilhelm röntgen.

Examples:

1. The dentist x-rayed my teeth to check for cavities.
2. The lost coin was x-rayed to confirm that it was inside the stomach of the cow.
3. The art historian x-rayed the painting to see if there were any hidden layers.
4. The airport security x-rayed my luggage to check for prohibited items.
5. The archaeologist x-rayed the mummy to see if it had any internal organs.