De lichaamsscanner
Example: De lichaamsscanner op het vliegveld controleert alle passagiers zorgvuldig.
Definition
"De lichaamsscanner" is a security device used to scan the human body for concealed items, typically at airports, ensuring that passengers do not carry prohibited objects. It provides a non-invasive and thorough inspection to maintain safety.
Etymology
The word "de lichaamsscanner" comes from Dutch, where "lichaam" means body and "scanner" refers to a device that scans. The term combines these to describe a machine that scans the human body, especially for security purposes. Did you know? The concept of body scanning evolved significantly with advances in imaging technology.
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"De lichaamsscanner" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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