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- [mey-zer]
- /ˈmeɪ zər/
- /ˈmeɪ.zə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mey-zer]
- /ˈmeɪ zər/
Definitions of maser word
- noun maser a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation. 1
- noun maser A device using the stimulated emission of radiation by excited atoms to amplify or generate coherent monochromatic electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range. 1
- noun maser microwave amplifier 1
- noun maser a device for amplifying microwaves, working on the same principle as a laser 0
- noun maser a device, operating at microwave frequencies, in which atoms or molecules are raised to a higher energy level and allowed to lose the energy by radiation that is emitted at a very precise frequency 0
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Origin of maser
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; m(icrowave) a(mplification by) s(timulated) e(mission of) r(adiation)
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Parts of speech for Maser
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maser popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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