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X-radiation in Irish (X-radaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for X-radiation is X-radaíocht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “X-radiation” in Irish

Irish:
X-radaíocht
English:
X-radiation
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“eks-RAD-ee-ukht”  /ɛksˈɾˠadˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
X-radaíochta, na X-radaíochta (e.g. leibhéal na X-radaíochta, the level of X-radiation)

What does “X-radaíocht” mean?

X-radiation
Radiation in the form of X-rays, used for example in medical imaging and in physics.Also: X-ray radiation, X-rays, radiation.

“X-radaíocht” with the article

Here is X-radaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an X-radaíocht
the X-radiation
No change after an

“X-radaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using X-radaíocht, the Irish word for X-radiation.

Is cineál radaíochta í an X-radaíocht.
X-radiation is a type of radiation.
Úsáidtear X-radaíocht san ospidéal chun cnámha a fheiceáil.
X-radiation is used in the hospital to see bones.
Bíonn baol ann má fhaigheann tú an iomarca X-radaíochta.
There is a danger if you get too much X-radiation.
Caitheann an fiaclóir cosaint ar an X-radaíocht.
The dentist wears protection against the X-radiation.
Thángthas ar an X-radaíocht i 1895.
X-radiation was discovered in 1895.
Tá foinse X-radaíochta sa tsaotharlann.
There is a source of X-radiation in the laboratory.
Ní féidir X-radaíocht a fheiceáil leis an tsúil.
X-radiation cannot be seen with the eye.

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X-radiation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for X-radiation?

The Irish for X-radiation is X-radaíocht (pronounced “eks-RAD-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce X-radaíocht in Irish?

X-radaíocht is said like “eks-RAD-ee-ukht” (IPA /ɛksˈɾˠadˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does X-radaíocht have a plural?

No. X-radaíocht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

What is the difference between X-radaíocht and X-gha?

X-radaíocht is the radiation itself, while X-gha is an X-ray, a single ray, and is also used for an X-ray image or examination.

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