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wavelengths

/ˈweɪvleŋθs/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθs/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"Different colors of light have different wavelengths, with red light having longer wavelengths than blue light. "
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Related Words

Illustration corresponds

corresponds verb

/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑnds/ /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑnds/

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

"The student's test score corresponds to her performance in class. "

Illustration designated

designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

Illustration velocity

velocity noun

/vəˈlɒsəti/ /vəˈlɑsəti/

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.

"The car's velocity changed from 30 mph east to 40 mph west, demonstrating a change in direction. "

Illustration single

single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration between

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. "

Illustration frequency

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."

Illustration divided

divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

Illustration distance

distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration physics

physics noun

/ˈfɪz.ɪks/

A medicine or drug, especially a cathartic or purgative.

"The doctor prescribed a physics to help her patient with indigestion. "

Illustration length

length noun

/lɛn(t)θ/

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

"The length of the classroom is 20 meters. "

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measured verb

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."