magnetron
mag·ne·tron
noun \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
Origin of MAGNETRON
blend of magnet and -tron
First Known Use: 1921
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