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calutron

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈkæl.jʊˌtɹɒn/
  • General-American: /ˈkæl.jəˌtɹɑn/

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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History

Etymology

Coined by Ernest Lawrence from Cal U. (“UC Berkeley”) + -tron.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: calutrone — form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium