magnetron (n)

n03708962

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields
def used mainly in microwave oscillators
Outgoing links
Hypernym tube, vacuum tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic tube, electron tube, thermionic valve
Incoming links
Hyponym tube, vacuum tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic tube, electron tube, thermionic valve

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