beamtime

English

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) time allocated to a researcher for use of a beam of particles from a particular source

Etymology

Compound from English beam (tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism) + English time.

Origin

English

time

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Timeline

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