calutron

English

Etymology

Coined by Ernest Lawrence from Cal U. (“UC Berkeley”) +‎ -tron.

Noun

calutron (plural calutrons)

(physics) A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium.

Translations

form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium

Italian: calutrone m

Anagrams

culantro

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