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radiopacity

ra·di·o·paque
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-peyk]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊˈpeɪk/
    • /rˌeɪdɪəʊpˈasɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-peyk]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊˈpeɪk/

Definition of radiopacity word

  • adjective radiopacity opaque to radiation; visible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiotransparent). 1

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Origin of radiopacity

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; radi(o)- + opaque

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Parts of speech for Radiopacity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

radiopacity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

radiopacity usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with radiopacity

  • what is radiopacity?

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