Bicron

/ˈbaɪkrɑn/ noun

A trademark for a type of scintillation detector used in radiation measurement and physics experiments.

Proprietary name created as a portmanteau or brand name in the mid-20th century for specialized scientific equipment. The exact etymology is uncertain but relates to its use in measuring radiation.

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