Meaning Of The Word Magnetron

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magnetron in American English
an electron tube in which the flow of electrons from the cathode to one or more anodes is controlled by an externally applied magnetic field: used to generate alternating currents at microwave frequencies
noun: a two-element vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is under the influence of an external magnetic field, used to generate extremely short radio waves

magnetron in British English
noun: an electronic valve with two coaxial electrodes used with an applied magnetic field to generate high-power microwave oscillations, esp for use in radar

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