"derma ray" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: derma rays [plural]
Etymology: Perhaps because they were found to cause dermatitis. Etymology templates: {{m|en|dermatitis}} dermatitis Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-derma_ray-en-noun-olatt~no Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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