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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stellarator in which the magnetic axis (and plasma) follows a helical path to form a toroidal helix rather than a simple ring shape.

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of heliacal. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   pertaining to or near the sun; especially the first rising of a star after and last setting before its invisibility owing to its conjunction with the sun wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

heliacalheliacal

Etymology

Short for helical accelerator.

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