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X-ray spectrum

X-ray spec·trum (plural X-ray spec·tra or X-ray spec·trums)


noun 
Definition:
 
distribution of intensity of X-rays: the distribution of the intensity of X-rays produced when electrons hit a target. Sharp lines in the distribution indicate the features present in the target.

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