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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