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What is
MeV linear accelerator
?Pronunciation: /mev* ˈlɪniər ækˈsɛlərˌeɪtər/
MeV linear accelerator
Definition
A machine that uses electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. This creates high-energy radiation that may be used to treat cancer. Also called linac, linear accelerator, and mega-voltage linear accelerator.