Meaning of LINEAR ACCELERATOR
| Pronunciation: | | 'lineeur ak'selu`reytur
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| | Definition: | |
[n] ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path |
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| | Synonyms: | | linac |
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| | See Also: | | accelerator, atom smasher, microwave linear accelerator, particle accelerator | |
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| | Definition: | | A machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancers, using electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. Also called megavoltage (MeV) linear accelerator or a linac. |
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