standing wave

noun

Definition of STANDING WAVE

: a single-frequency mode of vibration of a body or physical system in which the amplitude varies from place to place, is constantly zero at fixed points, and has maxima at other points

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First Known Use of STANDING WAVE

1896

Rhymes with STANDING WAVE

alpha wave, architrave, autoclave, beta wave, biconcave, delta wave, finger wave, microwave, pressure wave, tidal wave, transverse wave

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