derma ray

English

Etymology

Perhaps because they were found to cause dermatitis.

Noun

derma ray (plural derma rays)

  1. (physics, archaic) 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.
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