Masers

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of maser form-of, plural
  2. 2
    plural of MASER form-of, plural

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graser

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"A laser fires a light beam. Before the laser, scientists developed a similar device: a maser which stands for Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A maser is basically a microwave version of the laser. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to, but shorter than, radio waves. The best-known use of masers is in highly accurate clocks."

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