X-ray
US /ˈeks.reɪ/
UK /ˈeks.reɪ/
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raggi X, radiografia
an electromagnetic wave of high energy and very short wavelength, which is able to pass through many materials opaque to light.
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The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for broken bones.
Il medico ha ordinato una radiografia per controllare le ossa rotte.
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X-rays are used in many fields, including medicine and security.
I raggi X sono usati in molti campi, inclusa la medicina e la sicurezza.
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radiografare, sottoporre a raggi X
to examine or photograph with X-rays.
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The dentist will X-ray your teeth to check for cavities.
Il dentista ti radiograferà i denti per controllare le carie.
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They need to X-ray the luggage before it goes on the plane.
Devono radiografare i bagagli prima che vadano sull'aereo.