the lowest energy, lowest frequency, longest wavelength end of the X-ray EM band, overlapping with EUV (extreme ultraviolet).

plural of soft-shell turtle

(simile) extremely soft (not rough)

plural of soft X-ray

(science fiction) A subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the nature of its speculative societies or that employs pseudoscience.

Carex conjuncta, native to north central and northeastern United States.

plural of soft-shelled turtle

The practice of expecting less from members of a disadvantaged group and thus implicitly encouraging those people not to reach their full potential.