Meaning of "X-ray" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD X-RAY

Partial translation of German X-Strahlen (from Strahl ray), coined by W. K. Roentgen in 1895.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF X-RAY

X-ray

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF X-RAY

X-Ray is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb X-ray in English.

WHAT DOES X-RAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

X-ray

X-radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Most X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz and energies in the range 100 eV to 100 keV. X-ray wavelengths are shorter than those of UV rays and typically longer than those of gamma rays. In many languages, X-radiation is referred to with terms meaning Röntgen radiation, after Wilhelm Röntgen, who is usually credited as its discoverer, and who had named it X-radiation to signify an unknown type of radiation. Spelling of X-ray in the English language includes the variants x-ray, xray and X ray. X-rays with photon energies above 5–10 keV are called hard X-rays, while those with lower energy are called soft X-rays. Due to their penetrating ability, hard X-rays are widely used to image the inside of objects, e.g., in medical radiography and airport security. As a result, the term X-ray is metonymically used to refer to a radiographic image produced using this method, in addition to the method itself.

Definition of X-ray in the English dictionary

The first definition of X-ray in the dictionary is electromagnetic radiation emitted when matter is bombarded with fast electrons. X-rays have wavelengths shorter than that of ultraviolet radiation, that is less than about 1 × 10–8 metres. They extend to indefinitely short wavelengths, but below about 1 × 10–11 metres they are often called gamma radiation. Other definition of X-ray is a picture produced by exposing photographic film to X-rays: used in medicine as a diagnostic aid as parts of the body, such as bones, absorb X-rays and so appear as opaque areas on the picture. X-Ray is also a code word for the letter x.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO X-RAY

PRESENT

Present

I x-ray

you x-ray

he/she/it x-rays

we x-ray

you x-ray

they x-ray

Present continuous

I am x-raying

you are x-raying

he/she/it is x-raying

we are x-raying

you are x-raying

they are x-raying

Present perfect

I have x-rayed

you have x-rayed

he/she/it has x-rayed

we have x-rayed

you have x-rayed

they have x-rayed

Present perfect continuous

I have been x-raying

you have been x-raying

he/she/it has been x-raying

we have been x-raying

you have been x-raying

they have been x-raying

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I x-rayed

you x-rayed

he/she/it x-rayed

we x-rayed

you x-rayed

they x-rayed

Past continuous

I was x-raying

you were x-raying

he/she/it was x-raying

we were x-raying

you were x-raying

they were x-raying

Past perfect

I had x-rayed

you had x-rayed

he/she/it had x-rayed

we had x-rayed

you had x-rayed

they had x-rayed

Past perfect continuous

I had been x-raying

you had been x-raying

he/she/it had been x-raying

we had been x-raying

you had been x-raying

they had been x-raying

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will x-ray

you will x-ray

he/she/it will x-ray

we will x-ray

you will x-ray

they will x-ray

Future continuous

I will be x-raying

you will be x-raying

he/she/it will be x-raying

we will be x-raying

you will be x-raying

they will be x-raying

Future perfect

I will have x-rayed

you will have x-rayed

he/she/it will have x-rayed

we will have x-rayed

you will have x-rayed

they will have x-rayed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been x-raying

you will have been x-raying

he/she/it will have been x-raying

we will have been x-raying

you will have been x-raying

they will have been x-raying

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would X-ray

you would X-ray

he/she/it would X-ray

we would X-ray

you would X-ray

they would X-ray

Conditional continuous

I would be x-raying

you would be x-raying

he/she/it would be x-raying

we would be x-raying

you would be x-raying

they would be x-raying

Conditional perfect

I would have X-ray

you would have X-ray

he/she/it would have X-ray

we would have X-ray

you would have X-ray

they would have X-ray

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been x-raying

you would have been x-raying

he/she/it would have been x-raying

we would have been x-raying

you would have been x-raying

they would have been x-raying

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you x-ray
we let´s x-ray
you x-ray

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to x-ray

Past participle

x-rayed

Present Participle

x-raying

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «X-RAY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «X-ray» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of X-ray

radiograph

TRANSLATION OF X-RAY

Find out the translation of X-ray to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of X-ray from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «X-ray» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: X光
• Translator English - Spanish: rayos X
• English: X-ray
• Translator English - Hindi: एक्स रे
• Translator English - Arabic: أَشِعَّةُ إِكْس
• Translator English - Russian: рентгеновские лучи
• Translator English - Portuguese: raio X
• Translator English - Bengali: এক্সরে
• Translator English - French: radio
• Translator English - Malay: x-Ray
• Translator English - German: Röntgenstrahl
• Translator English - Japanese: X線
• Translator English - Korean: X선
• Translator English - Javanese: Sinar X
• Translator English - Vietnamese: X-quang
• Translator English - Tamil: எக்ஸ்-ரே
• Translator English - Marathi: क्ष-किरण
• Translator English - Turkish: Röntgen
• Translator English - Italian: radiografia
• Translator English - Polish: promienie Rentgena
• Translator English - Ukrainian: рентген
• Translator English - Romanian: rază x
• Translator English - Greek: ακτίνα Χ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: X -straal-
• Translator English - Swedish: röntgen
• Translator English - Norwegian: røntgen

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «X-RAY»

Discover the use of X-ray in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to X-ray and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Handbook of X-Ray Spectrometry, Second Edition,

"Updates fundamentals and applications of all modes of x-ray spectrometry, including total reflection and polarized beam x-ray fluorescence analysis, and synchrotron radiation induced x-ray emission.

Rene Van Grieken, A. Markowicz, 2001

Elements of Modern X-ray Physics

Eagerly awaited, this second edition of a best-selling text comprehensively describes from a modern perspective the basics of x-ray physics as well as the completely new opportunities offered by synchrotron radiation.

Jens Als-Nielsen, Des McMorrow, 2011

X-ray Diffraction in Crystals, Imperfect Crystals, and ...

Exploration of fundamentals of x-ray diffraction theory using Fourier transforms applies general results to various atomic structures, amorphous bodies, crystals, and imperfect crystals. 154 illustrations. 1963 edition.

André Guinier, 1994

Quantitative X-Ray Spectrometry, Second Edition,

This work covers important aspects of X-ray spectrometry, from basic principles to the selection of instrument parameters and sample preparation.

Ron Jenkins, 1995

Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis: Third ...

This text provides students as well as practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microanalysis. The authors emphasize the practical aspects of the techniques described.

‎2003

An Introduction to X-ray Crystallography

A textbook for the student beginning a serious study of X-ray crystallography.

M. M. Woolfson, 1997

X-Ray Diffraction: A Practical Approach

Theoretical texts of x-rays diffraction often frustrates beginners. After plowing through thick jargon, they may have little understanding of how to record an x-ray diffraction pattern and how to derive useful information from it.

C. Suryanarayana, M. Grant Norton, 1998

The Chest X-ray: A Systematic Teaching Atlas

Helps readers fully master the interpretation of conventional chest radiographs.

Matthias Hofer, N. Abanador, 2007

Soft X-ray Optics

This text describes optics mainly in the 10 to 500 angstrom wavelength region.

Eberhard Spiller, 1994

A to Z Mysteries: The X'ed-Out X-Ray

Each book includes a map and a letter from the author. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Ron Roy, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «X-RAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term X-ray is used in the context of the following news items.

Traveler Sends Cat Through X-Ray Machine at LAX

A man traveling from Los Angeles International Airport caused quite a stir last week when he sent his pet cat through the X-ray scanner as if it were a piece of ... «TravelPulse, Jul 15»

Cat Put Through LAX X-Ray Machine, Shitstorm Ensues

Dear travelers: Don't put your pets through the carry-on X-ray machine at the airport, even if they have a half-dozen balloons of heroin in their little tummies. «LA Weekly, Jul 15»

A baby getting an X-Ray looks hilarious: This baby squashed into a …

I worked as a floor guy buffing and scrubbing at a hospital and every time I got to xray and radiology I always saw this machine sitting in the hallway and had to ... «Metro, Jun 15»

Foo Fighters tweet nasty x-ray of Dave Grohl's broken leg to cap off …

Dave Grohl broke his leg during a show in Sweden Friday night. We know this because Dave Grohl said, “Now look! I think I just broke my leg. I think I really ... «For The Win, Jun 15»

X-ray scan at Spanish border finds child stashed inside suitcase

Instead, the figure of a young child was clearly outlined in the x-ray. When guards opened the bag, the boy emerged from the suitcase scared and confused, ... «The Guardian, May 15»

X-ray machine opens new frontier

Researchers in Palo Alto in the US state of California have developed the most powerful X-ray laser in the world. The Linac Coherent Light Source is being used ... «BBC News, Feb 15»

The Largest X-Ray Flare Ever Just Erupted From The Center Of Our …

Astronomers attempting to monitor a cloud of gas reacting to the black hole at the center of our galaxy got a huge surprise: A giant x-ray flare erupting from that ... «io9, Jan 15»

Stunning X-Ray Portrait Of The Sun Snapped By NASA's NuSTAR …

The green and blue portions of the image show highly energetic X-ray emissions. The red represents ultraviolet light captured by the Solar Dynamics ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»

The Lost Box of the X-Ray Cafe

Last year, when XRAY.FM was in the final stages of raising funds to get itself on the air, reporter Jay Horton spent some time with Tres Shannon, who, before ... «Willamette Week, Sep 14»

Gladstone Xray and Ultrasound closes shop after five years

As well as the popular 4D imaging packages, Gladstone Xray and Ultrasound offered diagnostic imaging including x-rays, dental, ultrasound and also bone ... «Gladstone Observer, Feb 14»