Roentgen ray

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) x-ray.

roentgen ray

noun

1. a former name for X-ray

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roentgen ray¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Destounis was to present her findings at the American Roentgen Ray Society annual meeting in Vancouver on Thursday.

From US News

The findings are scheduled to be released May 1 at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, in Vancouver.

From US News

What miracles are wireless telegraphy, flying-machines, the Roentgen ray!

From Project Gutenberg

Were it possible to probe the recesses of cerebration by some psychological process as searching as the Roentgen ray, many strange beliefs would be dragged from secret chambers sedulously guarded, where mental fetiches are worshipped.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing could more vividly bear out this gentleman than contemplation of the possibilities of the Roentgen ray.

From Project Gutenberg