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shortwave en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ (General-American)
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  • /ˈʃɔːtweɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • (General-American) audio

Etymology

The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun. The adverb is also derived from the noun.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
  2. (not-comparable) Of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range.

Coordinates

microwave · mediumwave · longwave

Translations (30)

lv īsviļņi (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · lv īsie viļņi (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · da kortbølge (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ka მოკლეტალღიანი (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · it onde corte (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · de kurzwellig (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ko 단파 (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ru коротково́лновый (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · ru коротково́лновый (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ca ona curta (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ru коротковолно́вый (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · be караткахва́левы (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ka მოკლეტალღური (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · vi sóng ngắn (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · uk короткохвильови́й (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fr onde courte (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · be караткахва́левы (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · uk короткохвильови́й (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · th คลื่นสั้น (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · nl kortegolf (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · it onda corta (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · ja 短波 (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fi lyhytaalto- (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · fi lyhytaaltoinen (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ro undă scurtă (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ru коротковолно́вый (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range) · cmn 短波 (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ms gelombang pendek (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · sv kortvågig (of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · cmn 短波 (of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range)

shortwave en · ADV

Pronunciation

  • /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ (General-American)
  • audio -
  • /ˈʃɔːtweɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • (General-American) audio

Etymology

The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun. The adverb is also derived from the noun.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.

Translations (1)

fi lyhytaalloilla (using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz)

shortwave en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ (General-American)
  • audio -
  • /ˈʃɔːtweɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • (General-American) audio

Etymology

The noun is derived from short (adjective) + wave (noun). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun. The adverb is also derived from the noun.

Meanings

  1. An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
    • Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.
  2. An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz. ▸ Downward radiation in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range which enters the Earth's atmosphere.
    • [O]nly about half of solar radiation reaching the Earth's atmosphere reaches Earth's surface. The sum of shortwave and longwave radiation reaching Earth's surface is global radiation. 2012, Viliam Novák, “Evapotranspiration: A Component of the Water Cycle”, in Evapotranspiration in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere System (Progress in Soil Science), Dordrecht, South Holland; Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg: Springer, →DOI, →ISBN, page 11:
    • We often think of these surface radiative fluxes in terms of the two broad spectral bands that we have discussed before: shortwave fluxes and longwave fluxes. […] Blue parts of the shortwave radiance are more diffuse than are the red parts of that spectral band. 1995 December, B. R. Barkstrom [et al.], “Empirical Estimates of Shortwave and Longwave Surface Radiation Budget involving CERES Measurements (Subsystem 4.6.0)”, in Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (NASA Reference Publication; 1376), volumes III (Cloud Analyses and Determination of Improved Top of Atmosphere Fluxes (Subsystem 4)), Hampton, Va.: Langley Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, →OCLC, page 208:
    • Shortwave fadeout data for the period 1955 through 1969 were analyzed and correlated with solar flare data for the same period. […] Some doubt is cast on the quality of the shortwave fadeout data during the early part of the period considered. 1973 June 28, Richard G. Hendl, Robert A. Skrivanek, “Abstract”, in Statistical Analysis of Shortwave Fadeout Occurrence for the Years 1955 to 1969 (Environmental Research Papers; no. 452), L. G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Mass.: Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, →OCLC, page iv:
  3. An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz. ▸ A waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range, especially when used in broadcasting.
    • Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
    • The fun of listening to shortwave while in a car or boat is diminished by spark-plug noise created while the engine is running. 1972, Len Buckwalter, 99 Ways to Improve Your Shortwave Listening, Indianapolis, Ind.: H. W. Sams, →ISBN, page 90:
  4. An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz. ▸ In full shortwave radio: a radio which is able to receive radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) waveband.
    • Finally in all the crackle and noise of the short-wave one of our men made contact with another boat. 1941, John Steinbeck, chapter I, in The Log from the Sea of Cortez […], New York, N.Y.: The Viking Press, published 1951, →OCLC, page 7:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
short-wave alternative lexicographic
short wave alternative lexicographic
shortwaves Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

MW · microwave · MW · longwave · microwave · longwave · mediumwave · microwave · mediumwave · mediumwave · longwave · longwave · mediumwave · LW · MW · microwave · LW · MW · LW · LW

Deriveds

ultrashortwave

Relateds

ultra low frequency · extremely low frequency · high frequency · very high frequency · super high frequency · ultra high frequency

Synonyms

decameter wave · SW · SW · decameter wave · SW · decameter wave · SW · decameter wave

Translations (27)

ro undă scurtă (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · lv īsviļņi (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · it onda corta (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fi lyhytaaltovastaanotin (radio which is able to receive radio waves in the shortwave waveband) · ja 短波 (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · nl kortegolf (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · nan-hbl 短波 (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · sv kortvåg (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · pt onda curta (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · de Kurzwelle (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ko 단파 (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · th คลื่นสั้น (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fi lyhytaalto (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · cmn 短波 (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fi lyhytaaltosäteily (downward radiation in the shortwave frequency range which enters the Earth’s atmosphere) · el βραχέα κύματα (waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave frequency range) · fi lyhytaaltoalue (waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave frequency range) · gu લઘુ તરંગ (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · nn kortbølgje (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · fr onde courte (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · my လှိုင်းတို (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · ca ona curta (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · es onda corta (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · lv īsie viļņi (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · da kortbølge (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · yue 短波 (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz) · nb kortbølge (electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz)