Pyrotron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaɪ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌtɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrotron is a noun meaning (physics) A magnetic mirror.
Meaning
(physics) A magnetic mirror.
More Meanings
- A notional subatomic particle invented to explain cases of spontaneous human combustion.
Example Sentences
Spontaneous combustion may sound like “no cause at all;” but it isn't, except, perhaps, for people who allegedly ignite while watching TV. Actually, even for that kind of urban myth, causation is presumed: pyrotrons, of course.
Word Forms
- pyrotrons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gyrotron, cosmotron, magnetoplasmaron, magnetopolaron, reflectron, magnetotrion.
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