klystron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. an electron tube used to amplify microwave-frequency electromagnetic radiation.

Word forms

klystron klystrons

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλύδων (klúdōn, “surf”) + -τρον (-tron).

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