betatron
noun
be·ta·tron
ˈbā-tə-ˌträn 
: an accelerator in which electrons are propelled by the inductive action of a rapidly varying magnetic field
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“Betatron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betatron. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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betatron
noun
be·ta·tron
ˈbāt-ə-ˌträn
: a device that speeds up electrons by the action of a rapidly changing magnetic field
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