Definitions

1. noun

A type of high-power oscillator that produces microwave energy using a magnetron tube, often used in microwave ovens and radar technology.

“The magnetron in the microwave oven quickly heated up the leftovers to a perfect temperature.”

2. noun

A device that produces high-power microwave energy using a magnetron tube, often used in industrial applications such as heating and materials processing.

“The magnetron was used to heat up the metal alloy to a high temperature for further processing.”