"superbeam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superbeams [plural]
Etymology: From super- + beam. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|beam}} super- + beam Head templates: {{en-noun}} superbeam (plural superbeams)
  1. (rare) A very large or powerful beam (in any sense). Tags: rare

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