atom_smasher | ||
1. | [ noun ] (high energy physics) a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles | |
Synonyms: | particle_accelerator accelerator | |
Related terms: | scientific_instrument betatron charge-exchange_accelerator cyclotron linear_accelerator Cockcroft_and_Walton_accelerator collider storage_ring | |
Similar spelling: |
atomic_mass |