
Meaning of CLOUD CHAMBER
| Pronunciation: | | klawd 'cheymbur
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[n] apparatus that detects high-energy particles passing through a supersaturated vapor; each particle ionizes molecules along its path and small droplets condense on them to produce a visible track |
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| | Synonyms: | | Wilson cloud chamber |
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| | See Also: | | apparatus, setup | |
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