Der Röntgenscanner
Example: Der Röntgenscanner am Flughafen überprüft das Gepäck schnell.
Definition
"Der Röntgenscanner" is a device used primarily at airports to quickly and non-invasively inspect luggage by producing X-ray images, allowing security personnel to detect prohibited or dangerous items inside the baggage without opening it.
Etymology
The word "der Röntgenscanner" combines 'Röntgen,' named after Wilhelm Röntgen who discovered X-rays, and 'Scanner,' from the English word meaning a device that scans. Did you know that Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery in 1895 revolutionized medical imaging and security checks alike?
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"Der Röntgenscanner" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the X-ray scanner