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coilgun

/ˈkɔɪl.ɡʌn/

coilgun noun: any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means.

Noun

coilgun (plural coilguns)

  1. Any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means
    Synonyms:
    Gauss gun

coilgun meaning in Marathi

coilgun in Marathi

any device that uses electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile
कॉइलगन kŏilgan, गॉस बंदूक gŏs bandūk, गॉस गन gŏs gan

Synonyms of coilgun

Forms of coilgun

pluralcoilguns

Origin of coilgun

From coil + gun. From being a projectile ejecting device whose launcher tube is wrapped in electromagnetic coils.

Questions about coilgun

What does coilgun mean?
Coilgun means any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means.
What is coilgun in Marathi?
Coilgun in Marathi is कॉइलगन (kŏilgan), गॉस बंदूक (gŏs bandūk), गॉस गन (gŏs gan). See Coilgun meaning in Marathi.
What part of speech is coilgun?
Coilgun is a noun.
How do you pronounce coilgun?
Coilgun is pronounced /ˈkɔɪl.ɡʌn/.
What is the plural of coilgun?
The plural of coilgun is coilguns.

Words near coilgun in the dictionary

  1. coiler
  2. coilers
  3. Coiles
  4. coileth
  5. Coiley
  6. coilgun
  7. coilguns
  8. coilier
  9. coiliest
  10. coilin
  11. coiling

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