Definition of "masers" []

• Plural form of maser. (noun)

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• "The VLBA detected thousands of silicon monoxide gas clouds called masers – naturally occurring laser-like beacons often associated with star formation."
• "Such regions are called masers, because they amplify microwave radiation in the same way a laser amplifies light radiation."
• "The VLBA detected thousands of silicon monoxide gas clouds called masers - naturally occurring laser-like beacons often associated with star formation."