Calutron

//ˈkæl.jʊˌtɹɒn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium.

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device

Etymology

Coined by Ernest Lawrence from Cal U. (“UC Berkeley”) + -tron.

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mass spectrometer

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