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long wave Definition

long wave

noun

an electromagnetic wave that is longer than those used in commercial broadcasting, usually a radio wave longer than 1,000 meters and below 300 kilohertz in frequency

long wave Related Forms
long′·-wave′ adjective
long wave Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • wavelength: Longer wavelength waves travel faster than waves with shorter wavelengths.