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magnetron

mag·ne·tron [ mágnə tròn ] (plural mag·ne·trons)


noun 
Definition:
 
microwave generator: a vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is manipulated by electric and magnetic fields to generate microwaves. The microwave radiation produced is either pulsed, for use in radar applications, or continuous, as required for microwave cooking.

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