x-ray

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010298",
  "term": "x-ray",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet light but longer than gamma rays, typically ranging from 0.01 to 10 nanometers. In atmospheric science, X-rays are primarily associated with solar flares and cosmic rays, which can ionize atmospheric gases. These high-energy photons are absorbed in the upper atmosphere, contributing to the formation of the ionosphere.",
    "Very energetic electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths intermediate between 0.01 and 10 nanometers (0.1-100 Angstroms) or between gamma rays and ultraviolet radiation. Essentially all X-Rays from space are absorbed in the Earth's upper atmosphere."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "x-radiation",
    "Röntgen ray"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/x-ray/"
}