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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

short wave en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈʃoɹt ˌweɪv/ (General-American)
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  • /ˈʃɔːt weɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From short (adjective) + wave (noun).

Meanings

  1. A wave in a gas or liquid with a relatively short wavelength.
  2. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of shortwave.
    alt of shortwave

Forms

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short waves Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

medium wave · long wave

Translations (1)

fi lyhyt aalto (wave in a gas or liquid with a relatively short wavelength)