cyclotron
/ˈsaɪklətrɑn/
noun
- A machine that accelerates charged particles in a spiral path using a magnetic field, used in scientific research and medicine.
- Scientists used a cyclotron to create new radioactive isotopes for medical imaging.
- The cyclotron at the research lab produces beams of protons for cancer treatment.
- Building a cyclotron requires powerful magnets and precise engineering.
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