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x–ray
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
X–ray
(noun)
x–ray
(verb)
x–ray
verb
or
X–ray
/
ˈ
ɛksˌreɪ/
x–rays
;
x–rayed
;
x–raying
x–ray
verb
or
X–ray
/
ˈ
ɛksˌreɪ/
x–rays
;
x–rayed
;
x–raying
Britannica Dictionary definition of X–RAY
[
+ object
]
:
to examine and make images of (things, such as the bones and organs inside the body) by using X-rays
I had my foot/wrist/chest
x-rayed
.
Your luggage will be
x-rayed
at the airport.
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