synchrotron
noun/ˈsɪŋkrəˌtrɑn/
Frequency rank: #17,946 most common English word
Meaning
A type of cyclic particle accelerator that accelerates charged particles in a circular path using synchronized magnetic and electric fields.
Example sentence
Scientists used synchrotron to study the atomic structure of new materials.
Synonyms & related words
- accelerator
- collider
- cyclotron
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