aether wave en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, obsolete) Alternative form of æther wave.
alt of æther wave
Light comes to us and acts upon our organs of sight as aether waves, but heat requires the aether waves to be converted to vibrations of matter and therefore heat cannot exist apart from matter.
1909, Mines and Methods:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aether waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |