radio wave

noun

: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB). Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 5 June 2025 The object also dropped off in X-ray and radio wave intensity. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 However, solar flares can cause disruptions to high frequency radio waves. Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Fortunately, researchers were able to arrange for follow-up observations at wavelengths ranging from X-rays to radio waves. ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for radio wave

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radio wave was in 1915

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“Radio wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20wave. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

radio wave

noun
: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

Medical Definition

radio wave

noun
ra·​dio wave ˈrād-ē-ō-ˌwāv How to pronounce radio wave (audio)
: an electromagnetic wave with radio frequency

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