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xeroradiography

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A method of X-ray photography which uses an electrically charged metal plate instead of film.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning 2

radiography using X-rays and xerographic (rather than roentgenographic) techniques

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: radiography

History

Etymology

From xero- + radiography.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: xéararadagrafaíocht — method of X-ray photography
  • Italian: xeroradiografia — method of X-ray photography