Metal-free scan, in brief Crossword Clue

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Metal-free scan, in brief Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the use of nuclear magnetic resonance of protons to produce proton density images

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

METAL (adjective)
1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
METAL (noun)
1. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
2. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
METAL (verb)
1. cover with metal
BRIEF (noun)
1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client’s case
2. a condensed written summary or abstract
BRIEF (adjective)
1. (of clothing) very short
2. concise and succinct
BRIEF (verb)
1. give essential information to someone

Hint 3: Anagram

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MIR

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35. Place to stay dry?

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39. Fender blemishes

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43. Unrefined material

45. Bullets in poker

46. "Hmm, really?"

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Down

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7. Celibate

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60. On the subject of

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