x-raying
IPA: ˈɛksreɪɪŋ
noun
- obtaining images by the use of x rays
x raying
IPA: ˈɛksreɪɪŋ
Root Word: x-ray
noun
- Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.
- A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.
- An X-ray machine.
- Alternative letter-case form of X-ray [Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.]
verb
- (transitive, informal) To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.
- Alternative letter-case form of X-ray [(transitive, informal) To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.]
adjective
- Of or having to do with X-rays.