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maser

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈmeɪzə/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(mā′zər)

ma•ser (mā′zər),USA pronunciation n.

a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation. Cf. laser.

m(icrowave) a(mplification by) s(timulated) e(mission of ) r(adiation) 1950–55

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maser /ˈmeɪzə/ n

a device for amplifying microwaves, working on the same principle as a laser

Etymology: 20th Century: m(icrowave) a(mplification by) s(timulated) e(mission of) r(adiation)

'maser' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Basov - laser - Townes - mazer - measles - optical maser

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