Röntgen rays

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Thus arose the so-called X or Röntgen rays.

From Recent Developments in European Thought by Various

The Röntgen rays are certain invisible rays resembling, in many respects, rays of light, which are set free when a high-pressure electric current is discharged through a vacuum tube.

From Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery by Iles, George

The diagnosis can always be verified by the use of the Röntgen rays, and this should be had recourse to whenever possible, as a fracture may be shown that otherwise would escape recognition.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The extent of the defects is demonstrated by the Röntgen rays.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

But I did look at Carmona, feeling his eyes upon me, and met a stare as searching as Röntgen rays.

From The Car of Destiny by Both, Armand