Secondary-beam
noun, Physics.
1.
a beam of particles of one kind selected from the group of particles produced when a beam of particles from an accelerator (primary beam) strikes a target.
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- Secondary cache
memory management (Or “second level cache”, “level two cache”, “L2 cache”) A larger, slower cache between the primary cache and main memory. Whereas the primary cache is often on the same integrated circuit as the central processing unit (CPU), a secondary cache is usually external. (1997-06-25)
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secondary cartilage n. Cartilage, as in certain joints, that changes directly into bone.
- Secondary cataract
secondary cataract n. A cataract that accompanies or follows some other eye disease such as glaucoma. A cataract occurring in the remains of the lens or capsule after a cataract extraction.
- Secondary-cell
noun, Electricity. 1. storage cell. secondary cell noun 1. an electric cell that can be recharged and can therefore be used to store electrical energy in the form of chemical energy See also accumulator (sense 1) Compare primary cell