O scanner de raios X
Example: O scanner de raios X ajuda a encontrar objetos escondidos na mala.
Definition
"O scanner de raios X" is a device used in airports to inspect the contents of luggage or cargo by using X-ray technology, helping to detect hidden or prohibited items without opening the bags, ensuring safety and security during air travel.
Etymology
The phrase "o scanner de raios X" comes from Portuguese, where 'scanner' is borrowed from English, meaning a device that scans, and 'raios X' translates to 'X-rays,' referring to the form of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging. Did you know? The term 'X-ray' was coined by Wilhelm Röntgen, who discovered these rays, and the 'X' denotes the unknown nature of the rays at the time.
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the X-ray scanner