The penetrability and hardness of the x-rays increases with the voltage applied to the x-ray tube, which controls the speed with which the electrons strike the target. For diagnostic radiography, tube voltages in the range 50 to 120 kilovolts peak (kVp) are normally used.
A woman's virtue or chastity Synonyms: honour, pureness, and purity. The quality of being honorable and having a good name (a man of honor) Synonyms: honour. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction Synonyms: accolade, award, honour, and laurels. The state of being honored Synonyms: honour and laurels.
Legion of Honour. Legion of Honor redirects here. For other uses, see Legion of Honor (disambiguation). The Legion of Honour, full name National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Ordre national de la LÃ©gion d'honneur), is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits, established 1802 by NapolÃ©on Bonaparte.