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Term Definition
X Bracing. That form of bracing wherein a pair of diagonal braces cross near mid-length of the bracing members.  
Xanthic. Containing yellow or pertaining to yellow color.  
X-Axis. One of the axes in a three-dimensional system, that is not the y- or z-axis.  
Xenon. A heavy colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in traces in the atmosphere and used in fluorescent lamps.  
Xeric. Requiring only a small amount of moisture, as a xeric habitat.  
Xerography. A dry electrostatic document copying process.  
Xerothermic. A hot dry environment.  
XO, XOO, XOOX. Designations of the arrangement of sliding and fixed panels in sliding glass doors and windows; X indicates a sliding panel; O indicates a fixed panel; see OX, OXO, OXXO.  
X-Ray, Weld. see Weld X-Ray.  
X-Ray. Electromagnetic radiations of a short wavelength that can penetrate various thicknesses of all solids.  
Xylem. The portion of the tree trunk, branches, and roots that lies between the pith and the cambium.  
Xylene. A solvent obtained from wood tar, coal tar, or petroleum.  
Xylography. The art of making engravings on wood.  
Xylol. Xylene.  
Xylonite. A thermoplastic material like celluloid, used in model building.  
Xyst. In Greek and Roman architecture, a long covered portico for exercise in bad weather.  

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