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betatron

 

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Noun betatron has 1 sense
  1. betatron, induction accelerator - accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux
    --1 is a kind of accelerator, particle accelerator, atom smasher

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Betatron

Definition: Betatron is an electromagnetic accelerator, typically used in physics, that accelerates electrons by the principle of induction. It consists of a toroidal vacuum chamber with a strong magnetic field generated by external coils.

Sense 1: Noun - Physics

A betatron is a device used to accelerate electrons to high energies for experimental purposes. It achieves this by using the principle of induction and a strong magnetic field.

Example sentence:

The researchers conducted experiments at the lab, using the betatron to accelerate electrons and study their behavior under extreme conditions.

Sense 2: Noun - Popular

In popular culture, "betatron" refers to a fictional device often portrayed in science fiction movies and literature as a high-tech energy weapon or a teleportation device.

Example sentence:

The hero in the movie was armed with a futuristic betatron, capable of firing beams of energy that could obliterate anything in its path.

Sense 3: Adjective - Local

Used in local language, "betatron" refers to someone who is extremely skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field or activity, often considered to be the local expert.

Example sentence:

If you want to know the best place to eat in this town, ask Tom. He's the betatron when it comes to local restaurants.

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