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.
Word Origin & History. honor c.1200, glory, renown, fame earned, from Anglo-Fr. honour, from O.Fr. honor, from L. honorem (nom. honos) honor, dignity, office, reputation, of unknown origin. Till 17c., honour and honor were equally frequent; the former now preferred in England, the latter in U.S. by infl. of Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Meaning a woman's chastity first attested late 14c.