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 X-radiation X-radiation /ˌɛks reɪdiˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. Obtaining images by the use of X rays  ( X-radiation , X-raying )
    obtaining images by the use of X rays
  2. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target  ( roentgen ray , X-radiation , X-ray , X ray )
    electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
      The X ray showed a fracture in the bone.
    The X ray showed a fracture in the bone.


 chancel chancel /ˈʧænsəl/

noun

  1. () Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing  ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
      The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
    The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.


 semitrailer semitrailer /ˌsɛmɪˈtreɪlɝ/

noun

  1. [ N. American] A trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle  ( semi [Informal, N. American] , semitrailer [ N. American] )
    a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle


 holy clover holy clover /ˈhoʊli ˈkloʊvər/

noun

  1. Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain  ( esparcet , holy clover , Onobrychis viciaefolia , Onobrychis viciifolia , sainfoin , sanfoin )
    Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain


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