'betatron' definitions:

Definition of 'betatron'

From: WordNet
noun
Accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux [syn: betatron, induction accelerator]

Definition of 'betatron'

From: GCIDE
  • betatron \be"ta*tron\ n. a type of particle accelerator which accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux.
  • Syn: induction accelerator. [WordNet 1.5]