longwave Meaning & Definition
What Does Longwave Mean?
As an adjective, longwave means Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters. It can also mean Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength. As a noun, it means Radio having a wavelength greater than 1000 meters.
Longwave Definition (Adjective)
- Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.
- Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Longwave as a Noun
- Radio having a wavelength greater than 1000 meters.
He likes to listen to BBC Radio 4 on longwave.
Adjective
- (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.
- (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Synonyms of Longwave
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Longwave synonyms and antonyms →Longwave in a Sentence
He likes to listen to BBC Radio 4 on longwave.
Word Forms & Grammar
longwave (not comparable)
longwave (uncountable)
Origin of Longwave
From long + wave.