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betatron

be·tat·ron

UK/ˈbiː.təˌtɹɒn/ US/ˈbeɪ.təˌtɹɑn/ uncommon

noun

1.

accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux

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Origin

From beta + -tron.

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