Synonyms of magnetron

Noun


1. magnetron, tube, vacuum tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic tube, electron tube, thermionic valve

usage: 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; used mainly in microwave oscillators

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