English Explanatory Dictionary

betatron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiː.təˌtɹɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betatron.wav /ˈbeɪ.təˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

betatron betatrons

Etymology

From beta + -tron.

Derived words

betatronic
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