betatron

/ˌbeɪdəˈtrɑn/
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Other forms: betatrons

Definitions of betatron
  1. noun
    accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux
    synonyms: induction accelerator
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    type of:
    accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator
    a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
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