maser

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


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
ma•ser  (mā′zər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. 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

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
maser / ˈmeɪzə/
  1. 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 - Townes - laser - mazer - measles - optical maser

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