First Known Use: 1921
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magnetron
noun mag·ne·tron \ˈmag-nə-ˌträn\
Definition of MAGNETRON
: a vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is controlled by an applied magnetic field to generate power at microwave frequencies
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Origin of MAGNETRON
blend of magnet and -tron
Medical Dictionary
magnetron
noun mag·ne·tron \ˈmag-nə-ˌträn\
Medical Definition of MAGNETRON
: a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is controlled by an externally applied magnetic field to generate power at microwave frequencies
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