Maser
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪzɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maser is a noun meaning (astronomy) Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method.
Meaning
(astronomy) Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method.
More Meanings
- (physics) a device for the coherent amplification or generation of electromagnetic radiation (especially of microwave frequency) by the use of excitation energy in resonant atomic or molecular systems
- Obsolete spelling of mazer.
Word Forms
- masers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include graser, multipactor, xaser, magnetoresonance, klystron, amplification.
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