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YAG

[yag] ,
–noun
a synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet, used for infrared lasers and as a gemstone.

Origin:
1960–65; y(ttrium) a(luminum) g(arnet)
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YAG   (yāg)   
n.  A hard synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet used in laser technology and as a gemstone.

[y(ttrium) + a(luminum) + g(arnet)1.]
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
YAG
yttrium aluminum garnet
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