linear accelerator

Noun
  1. Ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path (synset 103677240)
    is a type of: accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator - a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
    subtypes: microwave linear accelerator - linear accelerator that uses microwaves
    same as: linac

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