zevatron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈzɛv.əˌtɹɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈzɛv.əˌtɹɑn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Z- + eV + -a- + -tron, modelled on earlier bevatron etc. From translingual ZeV, from Z-+eV.
Meanings
- A hypothetical source of extreme-energy cosmic rays (EECR), capable of accelerating particles to 1 ZeV (zetta-electronvolt).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zevatrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |