shortwave
Use Shortwave in a sentence noun
1.
Electricity. a radio wave, shorter than that used in AM broadcasting, corresponding to frequencies of over 1600 kilohertz: used for long-distance reception or transmission.
adjective
4.
of, pertaining to, or using shortwaves.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
5.
to transmit by shortwaves.
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Science Dictionary
shortwave  (shôrt'wāv') Pronunciation Key
A radio wave with a frequency between 5.9 megahertz and 26.1 megahertz. Shortwaves broadcast from the Earth's surface are reflected by the upper atmosphere and can travel great distances around the planet. The shortwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum is used for amateur radio communications. |
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Example sentences
And he has promised, via shortwave radio, to show me what oil is doing to his people.
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