What does LINAC mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A linear particle accelerator used in radiation therapy.
2. A device that accelerates charged particles in a straight line by subjecting them to a series of oscillating electric fields.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlaɪnæk/
• UK: /ˈlɪnæk/

Origin and Usage:

The term "linac" is a portmanteau of "linear accelerator". It was first used in the 1920s to describe a device that accelerates charged particles in a straight line. Today, linacs are widely used in radiation therapy to treat cancer. They are also used in scientific research to study the properties of subatomic particles.

Synonyms:

Linear accelerator, particle accelerator, cyclotron.

Related Words:

Radio, laser, gamma, proton, muon.

Example Sentences:

1. The patient underwent radiation therapy using a linac to treat their cancer.
2. The scientists used a linac to accelerate particles to nearly the speed of light.