shortwave
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Synonyms: short wave, short-wave, shortage, shortcake, shockwave, shortwall, shortwaves
Antonyms: short wave, short-wave, shortage, shortcake, shockwave, shortwall, shortwaves
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Noun
- {{senseid|en|wave}}{{lb|en|physics|telecommunications}} An [[electromagnetic wave]] with a [[relatively]] [[short#Adjective|short]] [[wavelength]]; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 [[metre#Noun|metres]], [[correspond]]ing to a [[frequency]] between 3 and 30 [[megahertz]].
Adjective
- Of a [[radio wave]]: having a [[wavelength]] of between 10 and 100 [[metre#Noun|metres]], [[correspond]]ing to a [[frequency]] between 3 and 30 [[megahertz]].
- Of [[radio#Noun|radio]] [[equipment]]: [[capable]] of [[receive#Verb|receiving]] or [[transmit#Verb|transmitting]] [[radio signal]]s at wavelengths in the above [[range#Noun|range]].
Adverb
- {{lb|en|radio|telecommunications}} [[use#Verb|Using]] [[radio wave]]s having [[wavelength]]s of between 10 and 100 [[metre#Noun|metres]], [[correspond]]ing to [[frequency|frequencies]] between 3 and 30 [[megahertz]].
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