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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cyclotron

/ˈsɪklətrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does cyclotron mean?

noun

A type of particle accelerator that uses a magnetic field to steer charged particles in a circular path, increasing their energy as they are accelerated.

Example

"The scientists used a cyclotron to accelerate the particles to nearly the speed of light."

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