Heliac
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 Alternative form of heliacal. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adjective
- 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 synonymsEtymology
Short for helical accelerator.