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ultrashort

Syllabification: (ul·tra·short)
Pronunciation: /ˌəltrəˈSHôrt/
Definition of ultrashort

adjective

  • (of radio waves) having a wavelength significantly shorter than that of the usual shortwaves, in particular shorter than 10 meters (i.e., of a VHF frequency above 30 MHz).

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