ROENTGEN RAYS
\ɹˈə͡ʊntd͡ʒən ɹˈe͡ɪz], \ɹˈəʊntdʒən ɹˈeɪz], \ɹ_ˈəʊ_n_t_dʒ_ə_n ɹ_ˈeɪ_z]\
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Penetrating electromagnetic radiation emitted when the inner orbital electrons of an atom are excited and release energy - in the same energy range as gamma rays (0.010-10 Mev), but of non-nuclear origin, of shorter wavelength than ultraviolet; soft x-rays or Grenz rays are less penetrating and longer in wavelength than hard x-rays.
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