beam hole

noun

A hole that allows a beam of radioactive particles to pass through a shielding material for experimental purposes.

Meanings

nounbeam hole (plural beam holes)

plural beam holes

  1. A hole that allows a beam of radioactive particles to pass through a shielding material for experimental purposes.
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