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- [mag-ni-tron]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtrɒn/
- /ˈmæɡ.nə.ˌtrɑːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-ni-tron]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtrɒn/
Definitions of magnetron word
- noun magnetron a two-element vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is under the influence of an external magnetic field, used to generate extremely short radio waves. 1
- noun magnetron An electron tube for amplifying or generating microwaves, with the flow of electrons controlled by an external magnetic field. 1
- noun magnetron an electronic valve with two coaxial electrodes used with an applied magnetic field to generate high-power microwave oscillations, esp for use in radar 0
- noun magnetron 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 0
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Origin of magnetron
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; magne(to)- + -tron
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Parts of speech for Magnetron
noun
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magnetron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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