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    maser (?), n.
    1. Same as Mazer.

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    2. (Physics) [from Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.] An electronic device producing coherent monochromatic microwave radiation; it produces less noise than other forms of microwave oscillator. [acronym]

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