short wave

/ˈʃɔːrt ˌweɪv/

Meanings

noun

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."

noun

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

Examples :

"Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."

technology electronics communication frequency signal media sound

Related Words

broadcasting verb

/ˈbɹɔːdkæstɪŋ/ /ˈbɹɔdkæstɪŋ/

To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.

"The local radio station is broadcasting the school's graduation ceremony live this afternoon. "

approximately adverb

/əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/

Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

"...approximately 60 beats per minute."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

frequency noun

/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/

The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

"The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes."

wavelength noun

/ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/

The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

"The radio waves used in the school's wireless network have a specific wavelength. "

broadcast noun

/ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The morning news broadcast was interrupted by an important announcement about the school closure. "

stations noun

/ˈsteɪʃənz/

A stopping place.

"The bus stops at several stations along its route for passengers to get on and off. "

microwaves noun

/ˈmaɪkroʊweɪvz/

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

"My science textbook explains that microwaves are a type of energy, like radio waves but with a shorter wavelength. "

electromagnetic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Relating to electromagnetism

"The cell phone emits electromagnetic waves that allow us to communicate. "

frequencies noun

/ˈfriːkwənsiz/ /ˈfriːkwənsiz/

The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

"The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes."