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maser

DEFINITIONS OF: maser

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n an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation

Types:
gas maser
a maser in which microwave radiation interacts with gas molecules
Type of:
amplifier
electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
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