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.
honorary reward, 1650s, from Latin honorarium (donum), literally honorary (gift), but in Latin meaning bribe paid to get appointed to an honorary post, neuter of adjective honorarius for the sake of honor, from honos (see honor (n.)).