coilgun
See also: coil gun
English
editEtymology
editFrom coil + gun. From being a projectile ejecting device whose launcher tube is wrapped in electromagnetic coils.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editcoilgun (plural coilguns)
- Any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means
Synonyms
editCoordinate terms
editTranslations
editany device that uses electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile
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