travelling wave en · NOUN
Meanings
- A wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely.
- A wave in which the vibration is in the direction of propagation; a longitudinal wave.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| travelling waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| traveling wave | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
transverse wave · standing wave
Deriveds
travelling-wave tube · travelling wave reactor
Translations (3)
pl fala bieżąca (wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely) · ja 進行波 (wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely) · cmn 行波 (wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely)