YAG

[ yag ]

noun

1. a synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet, used for infrared lasers and as a gemstone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of YAG¹

1960–65; y(ttrium) a(luminum) g(arnet)

Example Sentences

Ayahuasca/yagé is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.

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He turned to the gipsy and pointed to the hand on the table: "Yag-varst, eh?"

From Project Gutenberg

She washed it, and put a yag on it, and made it feel a great deal better.

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Den op in vindow he see big flag, And tenk at first he must have a yag.

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