X unit

noun

: a unit of wavelength that is used for X rays and gamma rays and that is equal to approximately 10-11 centimeters

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“X unit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/X%20unit. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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