x-radiation


x–ra·di·a·tion

noun, often capitalized \ˌeks-ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\

Definition of X-RADIATION

1
: exposure to X-rays
2
: radiation composed of X-rays

First Known Use of X-RADIATION

1896

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