SHORTWAVE
9 letters
18 Scrabble points
Definition of SHORTWAVE
noun
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An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
"Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."
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(usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
"Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."
adjective
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(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters
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(of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Source: Wiktionary
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Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
18 points