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shortwave

Syllabification: (short·wave)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHôrtˈwāv/
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Definition of shortwave

noun

  • a radio wave of a wavelength between about 10 and 100 m (and a frequency of about 3 to 30 MHz): [as modifier]:a shortwave transmitter
  • broadcasting using radio waves of between 10 and 100 m wavelength: [as modifier]:shortwave radio

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