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synchrotron

/ˈsɪŋkrətrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does synchrotron mean?

noun

A type of particle accelerator that produces a beam of high-energy electrons, often used in scientific research.

Example

"The scientists used a synchrotron to study the properties of materials at the atomic level."

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