shortwave

Plural: shortwaves

Adj

• Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.
• Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Noun

• An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
• Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
• Downward radiation entering the earth's atmosphere that is in the shortwave frequency range.

Examples

• Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
• Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.

Synonyms

HF, decameter wave, high frequency

Related Words

HF, SHF, UHF, VHF, longwave, mediumwave, microwave, radio frequency, radio wave