particle beam

noun

Physics. a concentrated stream of particles, as electrons, neutrons, or protons, generated for studying particle interactions, nuclear structure, crystal structure, etc.

Military. a high-energy stream of such particles for use as a weapon or for antimissile defense.

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British Dictionary definitions for particle beam

particle beam

noun

a stream of energized particles produced by a particle accelerator

such a stream emitted by a particle beam weapon

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