KLYSTRON


Meaning of KLYSTRON in English

[ 'klʌɪstrɒn ]

■ noun an electron tube that generates or amplifies microwaves by velocity modulation.

Origin

1930s: from Gk kluzein 'wash over' + -tron .

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