X-radiation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Synonym of X-ray radiation. uncountable
- 2 Alternative form of X-radiation. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
"It was therefore planned that the meiotic stages in spermatogenesis of this species should be subjected to x-radiations with and without the maturation-stimulating influences of the anterior pituitary hormone, to determine the rapidity with which the physical changes in chromosomes are brought about by x-radiation."
- 3 obtaining images by the use of X rays wordnet
- 4 electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target wordnet
Example
More examples"It was therefore planned that the meiotic stages in spermatogenesis of this species should be subjected to x-radiations with and without the maturation-stimulating influences of the anterior pituitary hormone, to determine the rapidity with which the physical changes in chromosomes are brought about by x-radiation."
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