shortwave
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- Downward radiation in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range which enters the Earth's atmosphere.
- A waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range, especially when used in broadcasting.
- In full shortwave radio: a radio which is able to receive radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) waveband.
adj
- 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.
adv
- Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.
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Etymology
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.
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