Magnetron Definition

măgnĭ-trŏn
magnetrons
noun
An electron tube in which the flow of electrons from the cathode to one or more anodes is controlled by an externally applied magnetic field: used to generate alternating currents at microwave frequencies.
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Other Word Forms of Magnetron

Noun

Singular:
magnetron
Plural:
magnetrons

Origin of Magnetron

  • magne(t) –tron

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Magnetron Sentence Examples

  • Thin films of such a material will be deposited using magnetron sputtering.

  • Each target may be operated in either unbalanced magnetron or cathodic arc mode.

  • While working on the radar research project, Dr. Spencer was required to test out a new type of vacuum tube called a magnetron.

  • He began to deduce that the magnetron had caused the candy bar to melt and to test his theory he tried out some popcorn.

  • Spencer placed the popcorn kernels in the path of the magnetron and, sure enough, the popcorn kernels began to pop.

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Words Starting With

MMAMAG

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NONRON

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