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cyclotron

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cyclotron has 1 sense
  1. cyclotron - an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles
    --1 is a kind of
    accelerator, particle accelerator, atom smasher
    --1 has particulars: bevatron; synchrocyclotron; synchrotron

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Cyclotron

Definition:

A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator that accelerates charged particles using a combination of electric and magnetic fields.

Senses:

  • Noun: A machine used for accelerating charged particles in a spiral path towards a target.
  • Noun: Local term referring to a specific cyclotron facility in a particular area.

Usage Examples:

Sense 1 (Noun - Machine):

  1. Scientists at the research institute are utilizing a cyclotron to study subatomic particles.
  2. Before the invention of the cyclotron, particle acceleration was a much more challenging process.
  3. The medical cyclotron is an essential tool in the production of radiopharmaceuticals used in positron emission tomography (PET).

Sense 2 (Noun - Local):

  1. The city of XYZ is proud to be the home of the largest cyclotron in the region.
  2. If you're interested in learning more about nuclear physics, you should visit the local cyclotron and attend their guided tours.
  3. The cyclotron in our town has been instrumental in advancing scientific research and attracting top-notch scientists.

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