English Explanatory Dictionary

maser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a device for the coherent amplification or generation of electromagnetic radiation (especially of microwave frequency) by the use of excitation energy in resonant atomic or molecular systems
  2. Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method
noun
  1. Obsolete spelling of mazer.
noun
  1. Acronym of microwave amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪzɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Mélange a trois-maser.wav

Word forms

maser masers

Etymology

From MASER, acronym of microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

Synonyms

maser

Related words

laser GRASER PHASER

Derived words

astronomical maser gas maser hydrogen maser atomic clock kilomaser masering megamaser micromaser nonmaser optical maser solid-state maser LASER
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