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shortwave

/ˈʃɔːrtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːrtweɪv/

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noun

Kurzwelle

An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

Examples :

"Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."

Kurzwellen sind länger als Mikrowellen.

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noun

Kurzwelle

(usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.

Examples :

"Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."

Viele Sender senden auf Kurzwelle.

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adjective

Kurzwellen-

(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters

Examples :

"The shortwave radio station broadcasts music from a distant country. "

Der Kurzwellen-Radiosender sendet Musik aus einem fernen Land.

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adjective

Kurzwellen-

(of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Examples :

"My grandfather used a shortwave radio to listen to news from around the world. "

Mein Großvater benutzte ein Kurzwellenradio, um Nachrichten aus aller Welt zu hören.

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