derma ray

noun

Etymology

Perhaps because they were found to cause dermatitis.

Definitions

  1. A weak radioactive ray arising from the impact of cathode particles with the molecules of…

    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.

The neighborhood

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No curated loop yet for derma ray. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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