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linear accelerator

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linear accelerator
n.
1. An electron, a proton, or a heavy-ion accelerator in which the paths of the particles accelerated are essentially straight lines rather than circles or spirals.
2. A device that produces high energy photons (x-rays) on charged particles for use in radiation therapy.
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