Roentgen rays

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A few years ago when many distinguished scientists celebrated in Berlin the discovery of the Roentgen rays, Mr. Roentgen himself was not present.

From How to Study and Teaching How to Study by McMurry, Frank M. (Frank Morton)

The operating rooms, kitchens, wards, rooms for operating by Roentgen rays, and even a chapel have been installed.

From With the Allies by Davis, Richard Harding

The Efficacy of Small Doses The late revelations of chemistry, Roentgen rays, x-rays, radio-activity of metals, etc., throw an interesting light upon the seemingly infinite divisibility of matter.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry

The pure search for truth and knowledge was not lowered when the electrical waves were harnessed for wireless telegraphy, or the Roentgen rays were forced into the service of surgery.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

The third are very penetrating rays, which are not deflected by electricity and which are seemingly identical with Roentgen rays.

From A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5) Aspects Of Recent Science by Williams, Henry Smith