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radio

ra·dio

UK/ˈɹeɪ.diˌəʊ/ US/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/ very common

noun

2.

an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

verb

1.

transmit messages via radio waves

  • “he radioed for help”

adjective

1.

indicating radiation or radioactivity

  • “radiochemistry”

Origin

Short for radiotelegraphy.

Phrases

  • album-oriented radio
  • amateur radio
  • base radio
  • black radio
  • cable radio
  • car radio
  • CB radio
  • citizens' band radio
  • radio ahead

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