proton synchrotron
- noun
- Specialized
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sincronizador de protones
- Scientists utilize the proton synchrotron to accelerate protons to energies exceeding several billion electron volts.
Examples
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The scientists used a proton synchrotron to accelerate particles for their high-energy experiments.
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The proton synchrotron at CERN is one of the largest in the world.
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Data collected from the proton synchrotron helped advance our understanding of subatomic physics.
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Europe's largest proton synchrotron has been operational since the 1950s.
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Many proton synchrotrons have been built to study particle physics.
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The proton synchrotron at CERN is a crucial tool for physicists studying fundamental particles.
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Data from the proton synchrotron has significantly contributed to breakthroughs in our knowledge of atomic structure.
Synonyms
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6.8
A machine that makes protons move very fast to hit other particles
A large machine that speeds up protons for physics research
How Energetic
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9.3
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7.0
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6.8
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9.9
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is transparently compositional: it denotes a synchrotron (a type of particle accelerator) that is specifically for protons, so a learner who knows 'proton' and 'synchrotron' can derive the meaning. Although 'synchrotron' is a technical term and uncommon at B1, the compound formation is predictable and cross-linguistically paralleled, making the overall MWE transparent.
Etymology
Proton synchrotron names a ring-shaped machine that makes tiny particles called protons go faster and faster while keeping them moving together like runners in a circle. The word synchrotron shows the particles are kept 'in step' as their speed grows, so the name means a ring machine that raises proton energy to very high levels.