maser

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪzər/
US: /ˈmeɪzər/

  1. A device that produces coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification by stimulated emission.

    1. The maser amplifies microwave signals.
    2. Scientists used a maser to improve the accuracy of atomic clocks, which are essential in physics.
maser verb

  1. To amplify or generate electromagnetic waves using a maser.

    1. The signal was masered for clarity.
    2. The research team masered the weak signal to make it detectable, enhancing precision in measurements.

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The phonetic transcription of "maser" is /ˈmeɪzər/ in British English and /ˈmeɪzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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