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magnetron

magnetron
Noun
pl: magnetrons

This term refers to a specialized piece of electronic hardware used primarily in radar systems and microwave ovens. It carries a technical, scientific connotation and is almost exclusively used in engineering, physics, or appliance repair contexts rather than in general conversation.

As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It describes a physical object that can be manufactured, installed, or replaced, meaning it is treated as a discrete unit of hardware.

Meanings

Nounmagnetron

A high-powered vacuum tube that generates microwaves by using the interaction of a stream of electrons with a magnetic field.

The microwave oven uses a magnetron to produce the heat required for cooking.

Examples

The microwave oven uses a magnetron to generate the waves that heat the food.

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The microwave oven uses a magnetron to generate the waves that heat the food.

If the magnetron fails, the appliance will stop heating entirely.

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If the magnetron failsthe appliance will stop heating entirely.

Early radar systems relied on large magnetrons to detect aircraft.

History

Early radar systems relied on large magnetrons to detect aircraft.

I wonder if the magnetron in this old unit is still functioning.

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I wonder if the magnetron in this old unit is still functioning.

The engineer adjusted the magnetic field to stabilize the magnetron output.

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The engineer adjusted the magnetic field to stabilize the magnetron output.

Wait, did you say the magnetron is burnt out?

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Waitdid you say the magnetron is burnt out?

A cavity magnetron is essential for producing high power at microwave frequencies.

School Life

A cavity magnetron is essential for producing high power at microwave frequencies.

The device contains a high voltage transformer that powers the magnetron.

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The device contains a high voltage transformer that powers the magnetron.

He studied the interaction between electrons and the magnetic field within the magnetron.

School Life

He studied the interaction between electrons and the magnetic field within the magnetron.

Related Words

microwavevacuum tubeoscillatorradarelectronmagnetic fieldresonancefrequencycathodeanodecavityelectromagnetismwaveguideradiationplasmaamplifiervoltagecurrentphysics
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