Linac
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪnæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Linac is a noun meaning (physics) A linear particle accelerator.
Meaning
(physics) A linear particle accelerator.
Example Sentences
Usually such ‘linacs’ are short, low-energy machines, but they can be high energy and lengthy, as at the Stanford Linear Accelerator in California.
Word Forms
- linacs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include radiosurgery, beamline, accelerator, collimator, laddertron, luxon.
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