shortwave
Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to…Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.
» Tom listens to the news on a shortwave radio.
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1 senses(not comparable)Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.
Examples
1 sentencesTom listens to the news on a shortwave radio.
Origin
The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun).The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun).
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