radiotransparent

[ rey-dee-oh-trans-pair-uhnt, -par- ]

/ ˌreɪ di oʊ trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

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noun

transparent to radiation; invisible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiopaque).

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Origin of radiotransparent

ra·di·o·trans·par·en·cy, noun

Charles “Father” Coughlin, a raving anti-Semite, was one of the most popular radio hosts in the country.
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Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.
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Yet another video catches the sounds of the gunshots and shows Brinsley standing by the parked radio car.
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However, an article designed to act as a tie-in to the piece has been published as planned in the BBC magazine Radio Times.
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Just corporeal enough to attest humanity, yet sufficiently transparent to let the celestial origin shine through.
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The resurrection of Lazarus is a transparent fabrication out of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
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Her face was mild and pale; but it was the transparent hue of the virgin flower of spring, clad in her veiling leaves.
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May it please your Transparent Highness, I've found out how the needles get into the haystacks.
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The Russians, on the contrary, prefer orange-yellow transparent specimens.
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radiotransparent

[ rā′dē-ō-trăns-pâr′ənt ]

adj.

Allowing transmission of radiant energy.