spark chamber

/spɑrk ˌtʃeɪmbər/
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Definitions of spark chamber
  1. noun
    an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from elementary particles
    synonyms: spark counter
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    type of:
    particle detector
    a chamber in which particles can be made visible
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