'maser' definitions:
Definition of 'maser'
From: WordNet
noun
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
Definition of 'maser'
From: GCIDE
- maser \ma"ser\, n.
- 1. Same as Mazer. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Physics) [from Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.] An electronic device producing coherent monochromatic microwave radiation; it produces less noise than other forms of microwave oscillator. [acronym] [PJC] MASH