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— Equation; — accelerator (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

linear

This clue is a double definition.

'equation' is the first definition.
(linear equation is a kind of equation)

'accelerator' is the second definition.
(linear accelerator is a kind of accelerator)

(Other definitions for linear that I've seen before include "Nailer (anag.)" , "Consisting of lines" , "In one dimension, I learn (anag.)" , "Long and narrow, of one dimension" , "Straight; sequential" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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