klystron noun. ['klʌɪstrɒn] M20.
[from Greek klus- stem of kluzein wash or break over + -TRON.]
Electronics. An electron tube for amplifying or generating microwave signals using the energy of a beam of electrons whose velocities have been modulated by a high-frequency voltage so that they collect into bunches.
klystron oscillator, klystron tube. reflex klystron: see REFLEX noun & adjective.

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