German

Noun

Magnetron n ‎(genitive Magnetrons, plural Magnetrone)

1. (physics) magnetron

Declension

English

A magnetron, cutaway photo.

Noun

magnetron ‎(plural magnetrons)

1. (physics) a device in which electrons are made to resonate in a specially shaped chamber and thus produce microwave radiation; used in radar, and in microwave ovens

Derived terms

• cavity magnetron

Dutch

Pronunciation

Noun

magnetron m ‎(plural magnetrons, diminutive magnetronnetje n)

1. (chiefly Netherlands) microwave oven, a fast heating device with mainly culinary use

Synonyms

• (chiefly Flanders) microgolfoven, microgolf
• (chiefly Netherlands) magnetronoven