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wavelength

wave·length [ wáyv lèngth ] (plural wave·lengths)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. length of wave cycle: in physics, the distance between two points on adjacent waves that have the same phase, e.g. the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs.
Symbol  λ


2. broadcasting wavelength: in broadcasting, the wavelength of the fundamental radio wave used by a broadcasting station


be on the same wavelength to be able to understand each other, or to have similar opinions, attitudes, or tastes

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