Science Words Starting with X
X-rays are electromagnetic waves used in medical imaging and scientific analysis. In genetics, the X chromosome determines biological sex and is associated with X-linked disorders. Biology and chemistry terms include xanthine (a purine base), xylan (a plant polysaccharide), and xerosis (dry skin). X-ray diffraction, crystallography, and satellites facilitate the study of materials and celestial objects. X-ray bursts from neutron stars provide insights into high-energy astrophysics.
