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electron beam

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of cathode ray.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cathode ray

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: beam, ray

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

Narrower terms: cathode ray, particle beam

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