step wedge
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step wedge
A quality control device consisting of increasing thicknesses of absorber through which radiographs are taken to determine the amounts of radiation reaching the film.
See also: wedge
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step wedge
(step wej)Triangular aluminum device placed over a radiographic film during exposure to determine the penetrating ability of an x-ray beam.
Synonym(s): penetrometer.
Synonym(s): penetrometer.
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