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wavelength

wa·ve·length

UK/ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ US/ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the distance (measured in the direction of propagation) between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave

2.

a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding

  • “they are on the same wavelength”

Origin

From wave + length.

Phrases

  • Compton wavelength
  • de Broglie wavelength
  • medium-wavelength infrared radiation
  • on the same wavelength
  • quarter-wavelength film

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