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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

longwave

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.75 in modern English

Syllables
long-wave
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.

adj

Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

noun

Radio having a wavelength greater than 1000 meters.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From long + wave.

Usage

Inflected Forms

long wave (alternative)

Derived Forms

LW

Phrases

radio wave radio frequency

Frequently Paired Words

microwave shortwave mediumwave radio wave radio frequency LF VLF ELF

Questions

What does longwave mean?
Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.
Where does longwave come from?
From long + wave.

How to pronounce longwave

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