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ray

[rey] / reɪ /


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By tracking repeating patterns in both X ray and radio signals from the event, the researchers found that the disk and the jet were wobbling together.

From Science Daily

Australia's prime minister vowed to stamp out extremism Thursday as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as "our little ray of sunshine".

From Barron's

The newly formed CZT, a semiconductor, can detect tiny photon particles in X-rays and gamma rays with incredible precision – like a highly specialised version of the light-sensing, silicon-based image sensor in your smartphone camera.

From BBC

When ozone levels drop, more UV rays reach the ground, increasing the risk of crop damage and contributing to higher rates of skin cancer and cataracts, along with other negative health effects.

From Science Daily

Her face was illuminated by precious sun rays beaming through the window.

From Los Angeles Times