Röntgen rays

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The Spectrum Analysis that tells us of the substance of the sun; the Röntgen rays that change the opaque to the transparent.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green

The Röntgen rays are useful in determining the presence and position of a foreign body.

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

The alternative is the application of radium or of the Röntgen rays, which, although requiring many exposures, results in cure with the minimum of disfigurement.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

The Röntgen rays were discovered by Röntgen in 1896 and they have been studied and applied very widely ever since.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

The most marked difference between the two is the fact that Röntgen rays are not deflected by a magnet, indicating a very essential difference, while their range and penetrative power are incomparably greater.

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