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Meaning of continuous wave | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.
    countable, uncountable
  2. An early method of radio transmission in which a sinusoidal carrier wave is switched on and off, and information is carried in the varying duration of the on and off periods.
    historical, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Continuously continuously habitable zone continuously variable transmission Continuousness Continuum continuum hypothesis

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