Definitions for klystronˈklɪs trɒn, ˈklaɪ strɒn, -strən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
klys•tronˈklɪs trɒn, ˈklaɪ strɒn, -strən(n.)
an electron tube whose beam is modulated to generate or amplify microwaves.
Category: Electronics, Trademark
Origin of klystron:
1939; der. of Gk klýzein (of waves) to wash over, surge (with -tron ); cf. clyster
Princeton's WordNet
klystron(noun)
an electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation
Wiktionary
klystron(Noun)
an electron tube used to amplify microwave-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
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