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 X-radiation X-radiation /ˌɛks reɪdiˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. Obtaining images by the use of X rays  ( X-radiation , X-raying )
    obtaining images by the use of X rays
  2. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target  ( roentgen ray , X-radiation , X-ray , X ray )
    electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
     The X ray showed a fracture in the bone.
    The X ray showed a fracture in the bone.


 Fugo Fugo /ˈfuːɡoʊ/

noun

  1. A bomb carried by a balloon  ( balloon bomb , Fugo )
    a bomb carried by a balloon
     In World War II the Japanese launched balloon bombs against North America
    In World War II the Japanese launched balloon bombs against North America


 commissionaire commissionaire /ˌkɒmɪˈʃɛəri/

noun

  1. [British] A uniformed doorman  ( commissionaire [British] )
    a uniformed doorman
     The commissionaire greeted guests at the hotel entrance.
    The commissionaire greeted guests at the hotel entrance.


 magic lantern magic lantern /ˈmædʒɪk ˈlæntərn/

noun

  1. An early form of slide projector  ( magic lantern )
    an early form of slide projector
     In the 19th century, a magic lantern was a popular way to project images on a screen.
    In the 19th century, a magic lantern was a popular way to project images on a screen.