magnetron

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Synonyms: magneton, magneto, magneto-, magnetrons, magnetos

Antonyms: magneton, magneto, magneto-, magnetrons, magnetos

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A device in which [[electron]]s are made to [[resonate]] in a specially shaped chamber and thus produce [[microwave]] [[radiation]]; used in [[radar]], and in [[microwave oven]]s

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