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shortwave
- /ˈʃɔːtweɪv/ UK
- /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ US
Where it comes from
The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun).
The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun. The adverb is also derived from the noun.
noun shortwaves · short-wave · short wave
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An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.
Similar: decameter wave, SW
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Downward radiation in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range which enters the Earth's atmosphere.
Shortwave fadeout data for the period 1955 through 1969 were analyzed and correlated with solar flare data for the same period. […] Some doubt is cast on the quality of the shortwave fadeout data during the early part of the period considered.
Similar: decameter wave, SW
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A waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range, especially when used in broadcasting.
Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
Similar: decameter wave, SW
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In full shortwave radio: a radio which is able to receive radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) waveband.
Finally in all the crackle and noise of the short-wave one of our men made contact with another boat.
Similar: decameter wave, SW
adjective
- Of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
- Of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range.
adverb
- Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.
Translations
Every language
noun electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 3
| Español | onda corta |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 단파 danpa |
| 日本語 | 短波 tanpa |
| 中文 | 短波 duǎnbō |
| Português | onda curta |
| Français | onde courte |
| Deutsch | Kurzwelle |
| Italiano | onda corta |
| Română | undă scurtă |
noun waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave frequency range
| Ελληνικά | βραχέα κύματα vrachéa kýmata |
|---|
adj of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz
| 한국어 | 단파 danpa |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 短波 tanpa |
| 中文 | 短波 duǎnbō |
| Français | onde courte |
| Deutsch | kurzwellig |
| Italiano | onde corte |
| Română | undă scurtă |
| Русский | коротковолно́вый korotkovolnóvyj, коротково́лновый korotkovólnovyj |
| Tiếng Việt | sóng ngắn |
adj of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range
| 中文 | 短波 duǎnbō |
|---|---|
| Italiano | onda corta |
| Русский | коротковолно́вый korotkovolnóvyj, коротково́лновый korotkovólnovyj |
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title = {shortwave},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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