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.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: merit (Noun). Something worthy of a high rating. merit (Noun). A claim to commendation or reward. merit (Noun). The quality of deserving reward. merit (Verb). To earn or to deserve.merit (Verb).erit. Merit is a concept in Buddhism/Hinduism. It is that which accumulates as a result of good deeds, acts, or thoughts and which carries over to throughout the life or the subsequent incarnations.