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Roentgen

noun
1.
A unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air.  Synonym: R.
2.
German physicist who discovered x-rays and developed roentgenography (1845-1923).  Synonyms: Rontgen, Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen, Wilhelm Konrad Rontgen.



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... Roentgen, a German, endeavoured to reach the interior by the way of Morocco. He spoke Arabic fluently, assumed the Mahomedan garb, and entertained high hopes of success. Having procured two guides, he joined the Soudan caravan; but, a little distance from the spot whence he set out, ...
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