shortwave

Meanings

Adjective

• Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters
• Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Noun

• An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
• Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.

Related

Similar words

• decameter wave
• high frequency, HF

Origin

• short + wave