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Spark Chamber

Description:

A spark chamber is a device used in particle physics to detect and track charged particles. It consists of a sealed chamber filled with a gas, where when a charged particle passes through, it creates visible sparks along its path.

Senses:

1. Noun: A device used in particle physics to detect and track charged particles.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

"Scientists at the laboratory used a spark chamber to study the behavior of subatomic particles."

Local Usage:

"The research team built a custom spark chamber for their experiments."

Sample Sentences:

1. The spark chamber detected the trajectory of the charged particles.
2. When the particle passed through the spark chamber, it created mesmerizing sparks.
3. Using the data from the spark chamber, scientists were able to analyze the particle's properties.

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