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standing wave

stand·ing wave (plural stand·ing waves)


noun 
Definition:
 
wave phenomenon: a stationary wave characterized by points of zero vibration and points of maximum vibration, occurring when two waves of equal frequency and intensity traveling in opposite directions combine

[Because the points of minimum and maximum vibration remain stationary]
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