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sine wave Definition

sine wave

noun

a waveform described by the sine function: complex waveforms can be regarded as a combination of several sine waves that differ in wavelength

sine wave Telecom Definition
A sinusoidal waveform, a sine wave is perhaps best explained and illustrated using electrical current. Current is the flow of electrons through a metallic circuit, with the direction of flow being from positive (+) pole to negative (
sine wave Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • frequency: When you perform Fourier analysis, you assume that the signal is composed of sine waves of different frequencies.

Adjective modifier

  • single: The spectrum contains just one component, at 256 Hz, because the pure tone is a single sine wave.
  • enough: The Spectrum Any sound can be constructed by adding up enough sine waves of differing intensity levels, frequencies and starting times.

Modifies a noun

  • supply: This is not a pure sine wave supply, we cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to computer equipment and personal appliances.

Browse dictionary entries near sine wave

  1. ‹ sine qua non
  2. ‹ sine prole
  3. ‹ sine die
  4. ‹ sine curve
  5. ‹ sine
  6. ‹ Sindhi
  7. ‹ Sindbad
  8. ‹ Sind
  9. ‹ Sinclair, Upton
  10. ‹ Sinclair
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  3. sinewy ›
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  5. sinfonia concertante ›
  6. sinfonietta ›
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