stellarator

English

Etymology

From stellar (“star”) +‎ -ator (“maker”).

Noun

stellarator (plural stellarators)

  1. (physics) A magnetic device used to confine a plasma, especially one used to sustain nuclear fusion

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from English stellarator.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stɛ.la.ʁa.tɔʁ/ ~ /ste.la.ʁa.tɔʁ/

Noun

stellarator f (plural stellarators)

  1. (physics) stellarator

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