reflectron

noun

reflectron

noun

UK /ɹɪˈflɛkˌtɹɒn/ · US /ɹɪˈflɛkˌtɹɑn/

Etymology From reflect + -tron.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A time-of-flight mass spectrometer that uses a static electric field to reverse the direction of travel of the ions entering it.

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