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Meaning
Adj
●
Having a
wavelength
of
approximately
10 to 100 meters.
●
Capable of
transmitting
or
receiving
signals
at such a wavelength.
Noun
●
An
electromagnetic wave
having a
wavelength
between
approximately
10 and 100
meters
,
corresponding
to
frequencies
between 3 and 30 MHz.
●
Any
frequency
in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
●
In Meteorology:
Downward
radiation
entering
the earth's
atmosphere
that is in the
shortwave
frequency
range.
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Origin
shortwave
English
short
English
short
Middle English (1100-1500)
wave
English
waven
Middle English (1100-1500)
wafian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
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