continuous wave

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Synonyms: continuous-wave, continuous waves

Antonyms: continuous-wave, continuous waves

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Noun

1. An [[electromagnetic wave]] of [[constant]] [[amplitude]] and [[frequency]], typically a [[sine wave]], that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of [[infinite]] [[duration]].
2. {{lb|en|radio|historical|uncountable}} An early method of [[radio]] [[transmission]] in which a [[sinusoidal]] [[carrier wave]] is switched on and off, and information is carried in the varying duration of the on and off periods.

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