xeroradiography
/ˌzɪroʊˌreɪdiˈɑɡrəfi/
noun
- A type of X-ray imaging that uses a dry, electrostatic process instead of photographic film, often used for mammograms or industrial testing.
- The engineer used xeroradiography to check for cracks in the airplane wing without using wet chemicals.
- Xeroradiography was once common for breast cancer screening before digital mammography became standard.
- Because xeroradiography produces images with high edge contrast, it is useful for detecting small fractures.