English Explanatory Dictionary

magnetron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device in which electrons are made to resonate in a specially shaped chamber and thus produce microwave radiation; used in radar, and in microwave ovens

Pronunciation

/ˈmæɡ.nətˌtɹɒn/ /-.nɪtˌ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-magnetron.wav /ˈmæɡ.nətˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

magnetron magnetrons

Etymology

From magnet + -tron.

Derived words

cavity magnetron
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