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linac vs accelerator

accelerator vs linac

linac and accelerator both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linac Yes No No No
accelerator Yes No No No
As nouns, accelerator is a hypernym of linac; that is, accelerator is a word with a broader meaning than linac:
  • linac: ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path
  • accelerator: a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
Other hypernyms of linac include atom smasher, particle accelerator.
linac (noun) accelerator (noun)
ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
Difference between linac and accelerator

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