X (disambiguation)

X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet. Χ (Chi) is the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to abbreviate "Christ". X may also refer to:

Contents 1 Math 2 Science 3 Computing 4 Media 5 Comics 6 Video games 7 Music 7.1 Albums 7.2 Bands 7.3 Songs 7.4 Radio 8 Other uses 9 See also

Math

• X is the Roman numeral for 10
• X is a common variable for unknown or changing concepts in mathematics
• X is used as the multiplication sign in mathematics

Science

• In astronomy, X stands for a comet of unknown orbit
• In electronics, X stands for reactance, the imaginary part of electrical impedance
• X band, part of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum
• X chromosome, one of the two sex-determining chromosomes in many animal species, including mammals

Computing

• X, short for the X Window System, a client-server display protocol often used in UNIX environments
• X (writing speed), the speed at which data is written to an optical disc

Media

• X-rated, a rating given to films suitable for an adult-only audience
• X (1963 film), subtitled The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, an American science-fiction film
• The X (TV series), a Canadian children's television program produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
• The X's, an American animated television series

Comics

• X (Dark Horse Comics), a character and series by Dark Horse Comics
• X (manga), a Japanese comics series
• X (Marvel Comics), a mutant character appearing in Marvel Comics

Video games

• X (Xbox show), an annual trade show hosted by Microsoft to showcase Xbox merchandise
• X (Game Boy game), an early 3-D game for Nintendo's Game Boy platform released only in Japan
• X (Metroid enemy), a parasitic organism and primary antagonist in Game Boy Advance Metroid Fusion
• X (computer game series), a science fiction space simulator series by Egosoft
• Mega Man X (character), the protagonist in the Mega Man X video game series

Music

Albums

• X (Kylie Minogue album), released in 2007 by Australian dance-pop singer Kylie Minogue
• X (K-Ci and JoJo album), released in 2000 by American R&B duo K-Ci and JoJo
• X (Kristeen Young album), released in 2004 by American rock singer Kristeen Young
• X (INXS album), released in 1990 by Australian rock band INXS
• X (Def Leppard album), released in 2002 by British rock band Def Leppard
• X (Liberty X album), released in 2005 by British pop vocal group Liberty X
• X (Klaus Schulze album), released in 1978 by German electronic musician Klaus Schulze
• X (Anna Vissi album), released in 2002 by Greek singer Anna Vissi
• X the album, Christian compilation album series released annually by Tooth and Nail Records since 2004

Bands

• X (U.S. band), a punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977
• X (Australian band), a punk rock band formed in Sydney in 1977
• X Japan, a Japanese metal band formed in 1982, disbanded in 1997, reunited in 2007

Songs

• "X" (Xzibit song), a song from the 2000 album Restless by Xzibit
• "X" (Liberty X song), a 2006 song from the album X by Liberty X

Radio

• KTHX-FM, also known as "The 'X' at 100.1 FM", a rock n' roll radio station in Reno, Nevada
• WXDX-FM, also known as "The 'X' at 105.9", a modern rock radio station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• WQXA, also known as 105.7 "The 'X'", a modern rock radio station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• WRAX, also known as "The 'X' at 100.5", a modern rock radio station in Birmingham, Alabama
• WXEG, also known as "103.9 The 'X'", a modern rock radio station in Dayton, Ohio
• WNFZ, also known as "94.3 the X", a modern rock radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee

Other uses

• X (automobile), a French car produced in 1908 and 1909
• X² (roller coaster), the world's first spinning coaster, at Six Flags Magic Mountain
• X (John Cage book), subtitled Writings ’79–’82, a book by avantgarde composer John Cage
• X (The X-Files), a character from the television series The X-files
• x is the symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet for the voiceless velar fricative
• The X is the nickname for École Polytechnique, a French engineering school
• The X may refer to the Xcel Energy Center, an arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
• X and ecstasy are street names for the drug MDMA
• X, surname often assumed by members of the Nation of Islam, i.e Malcolm X, Clarence 13X
• X, ring name of wrestler Carl Ouellet

See also

• Ex
• Saint Andrew's Cross, which bears the shape of an "X"
• Gyfu (ᚷ), a letter in the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc runic alphabet that resembles an "X"
• Mister X
• Project X
• XX
• XXX
• XXXX (disambiguation)

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