Meaning of LINEAR ACCELERATOR

Pronunciation:			'lineeur ak'selu`reytur
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path
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	Synonyms:		linac
	See Also:		accelerator, atom smasher, microwave linear accelerator, particle accelerator
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancers, using electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. Also called megavoltage (MeV) linear accelerator or a linac.