calutron

cal·u·tron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-yuh-tron]
- /ˈkæl yəˌtrɒn/
- /kˈalətrˌɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-yuh-tron]
- /ˈkæl yəˌtrɒn/

Definitions of calutron word

noun calutron a device used for the separation of isotopes 3
noun calutron a large, electromagnetic mass spectrometer used for separating isotopes in quantity 3
noun calutron a device for separating isotopes by atomic mass, operating in a manner similar to a mass spectrograph. 1
noun calutron (physics) A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium. 0

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Origin of calutron

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45, Americanism; Cal(ifornia) U(niversity) + -tron

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Parts of speech for Calutron

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calutron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

calutron usage trend in Literature

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