maser

/ˈmeɪzər/
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Other forms: masers

Definitions of maser
  1. noun
    an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation
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    types:
    gas maser
    a maser in which microwave radiation interacts with gas molecules
    type of:
    amplifier
    electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
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