calutron
[ kal-yuh-tron ]
nounPhysics.
a device for separating isotopes by atomic mass, operating in a manner similar to a mass spectrograph.
Origin of calutron
1Words Nearby calutron
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British Dictionary definitions for calutron
calutron
/ (ˈkæljʊˌtrɒn) /
noun
a device used for the separation of isotopes
Origin of calutron
1C20: from Cal(ifornia) U(niversity) + -tron
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