Definition of Eds

1. Noun. A rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports.

Exact synonyms: Explosive Detection System
Generic synonyms: System

Definition of Eds

1. ed [n] - See also: ed

Medical Definition of Eds

1. A microanalytical technique that is based on the characteristic X-ray peaks that are generated when the high energy beam of the electron microscope interacts with the specimen. Each element yields a characteristic spectral fingerprint that may be used to identify the presence of that element within the sample. The relative intensities of the spectral peaks may be used to determine the relative concentrations of each element in the specimen. The X-ray signal is detected by a solid-state silicon-lithium detector and the construction and efficiency of this detector sets a lower limit on the atomic number that may be detected. Generally elements heavier than carbon (Z=5) are detectable. Acronym: EDS (05 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eds

ECn
ED
ED50
EDA
EDC
EDES
EDFA
EDGAR
EDI
EDM
EDMIn
EDNOS
EDP
EDRF
EDRO
EDS
EDT
EDTA
EDTA-ATPase
EDTA light chain
EDn
EE
EEA
EEC
EEE
EEE virus
EEG
EEG activation
EEHV
EENT

Other Resources:

Search for Eds on Dictionary.com!Search for Eds on Thesaurus.com!Search for Eds on Google!Search for Eds on Wikipedia!

Search