sawtooth wave

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A function or waveform that repeatedly ramps upwards (usually linearly) and then sharply drops.

Equivalents

Françaisonde en dents de scie

DeutschSägezahnschwingung

Portuguêsonda dente de serra

6 more languages

Suomisaha-aalto sahalaita-aalto

Italianoonda a dente di sega

日本語のこぎり波

Nederlandszaagtand zaagtandgolf

Русскийпилообра́зная волна́

Svenskasågtand

CEFR level

B2

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

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See also

sawtry Sawut Sawvel sawwhet sawwort Sawyer

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