Betatron

//ˈbiː.təˌtɹɒn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed.
  2. 2
    accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
induction accelerator

Etymology

From beta + -tron.

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