"polytron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polytrons [plural]
Etymology: Trade name, presumably poly- + -tron. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|poly|tron}} poly- + -tron Head templates: {{en-noun}} polytron (plural polytrons)
  1. A homogenizer, especially one manufactured by Polytron.

Inflected forms

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