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klystron

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kly·stron  (klstrn)
n.
An electron tube used to amplify or generate ultrahigh frequency by means of velocity modulation.
[Greek kluzein, klus-, to wash, break over + -tron.]
klystron [ˈklɪstrɒn ˈklaɪ-]
n
(Physics / General Physics) an electron tube for the amplification or generation of microwaves by means of velocity modulation
[C20 klys-, from Greek klus-, kluzein to wash over, break over + -tron]
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Noun1.klystron - an electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation
electron tube, thermionic tube, thermionic vacuum tube, thermionic valve, vacuum tube, tube - electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
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