English Explanatory Dictionary

calutron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈkæl.jʊˌtɹɒn/ /ˈkæl.jəˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

calutron calutrons

Etymology

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

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