shadowgraph Meaning & Definition
What Does Shadowgraph Mean?
Shadowgraph is a noun that means A shadow-picture; a radiograph or X-ray photograph; a sciagram. It is also used to mean An optical technique of visualizing patterns of fluid flow by using differences in refractive index. As a verb, it means To outline in a shadow-picture on a screen.
Word Facts for Shadowgraph
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | radiogram, radiograph and skiagram |
| Plural | shadowgraphs |
| Verb forms | shadowgraphs, shadowgraphing, shadowgraphed |
Shadowgraph Definition (Noun)
- A shadow-picture; a radiograph or X-ray photograph; a sciagram.
- An optical technique of visualizing patterns of fluid flow by using differences in refractive index
Shadowgraph as a Verb
- To outline in a shadow-picture on a screen.
- To take a picture by means of X-ray, radium, or similar source of actinic radiation.
Synonyms of Shadowgraph
Shadowgraph synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Shadowgraph
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Shadowgraph in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
shadowgraph (plural shadowgraphs)
shadowgraph (third-person singular simple present shadowgraphs, present participle shadowgraphing, simple past and past participle shadowgraphed)
Origin of Shadowgraph
From shadow + -graph.
Quick Answers About Shadowgraph
Is shadowgraph a noun or a verb?
Shadowgraph is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for shadowgraph?
You can replace shadowgraph with words such as radiogram, radiograph and skiagram. See the full list of shadowgraph synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of shadowgraph?
The plural of shadowgraph is shadowgraphs.
What is the past tense of shadowgraph?
The past tense of shadowgraph is shadowgraphed. The present participle is shadowgraphing.