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derma ray

derma ray noun: a weak radioactive ray arising from the impact of cathode particles with the molecules of gas contained in an X-ray tube or with the glass walls of the tube.

Noun

derma ray (plural derma rays)

  1. (archaic) A weak radioactive ray arising from the impact of cathode particles with the molecules of gas contained in an X-ray tube or with the glass walls of the tube.

Forms of derma ray

pluralderma rays

Origin of derma ray

Perhaps because they were found to cause dermatitis.

Questions about derma ray

What does derma ray mean?
Derma ray means a weak radioactive ray arising from the impact of cathode particles with the molecules of gas contained in an X-ray tube or with the glass walls of the tube.
What part of speech is derma ray?
Derma ray is a noun.
What is the plural of derma ray?
The plural of derma ray is derma rays.

Words near derma ray in the dictionary

  1. Derleth
  2. Derlethian
  3. derm
  4. derm-
  5. derma
  6. derma ray
  7. derma rays
  8. derma-
  9. dermabrader
  10. dermabraders
  11. dermabrase

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