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betatron

noun
be·​ta·​tron | \ ˈbā-tə-ˌträn How to pronounce betatron (audio) \

Definition of betatron

: an accelerator in which electrons are propelled by the inductive action of a rapidly varying magnetic field

First Known Use of betatron

1941, in the meaning defined above

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