How do you pronounce x-ray?

x-ray is pronounced as /ˈɛksˌreɪ/.

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x-ray

🩻x-ray

noun, verb

/ˈɛksˌreɪ/

wry xenophobe

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example Sentences

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

Example Expressions

take an X-ray

Synonyms

radiograph, scan, imaging, radiology, fluoroscopy

Antonyms

hide, conceal, obscure

Collocations

X-ray machine, chest X-ray, dental X-ray, X-ray image, X-ray scan

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