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lin·ac  (lnk)
n.
See linear accelerator.
[lin(ear) ac(celerator).]
linac [ˈlɪnæk]
n
(Physics / Nuclear Physics) short for linear accelerator
linac  (lnk)
Short for linear accelerator.
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Noun1.linac - ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path
linear accelerator
atom smasher, particle accelerator, accelerator - a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
microwave linear accelerator - linear accelerator that uses microwaves


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