stellarator en · NOUN
Etymology
From stellar (“star”) + -ator (“maker”). Coined by American physicist Lyman Spitzer in 1951.
Meanings
- A magnetic device used to confine a plasma, especially one used to sustain nuclear fusion
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stellarators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hyponyms
heliotron · torsatron · heliac
Translations (3)
fr stellarator (Translations) · fi stellaraattori (Translations) · pl stellarator (Translations)