Typhon

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The term Typhon stands for:

  • the giant Typhon, a monstrous figure from Greek mythology, see Typhon (mythology)
  • an asteroid, see (42355) Typhon
  • a compressed air operated sound signal device
    • on ships, see Typhon (shipbuilding)
    • at the railroad to warn track workers of approaching trains (operation with compressed air cylinder)
    • on railroad vehicles and locomotives, see Macrophone
  • Typhoon , a tropical cyclone


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