wavelength in French
wavelength in French is longueur d'onde — wavelength means the physical distance between two matching points of a wave, such as crest to crest.
wavelength in French
longueur d'onde
(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.
What does "wavelength" mean?
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noun The physical distance between two matching points of a wave, such as crest to crest.
"Radio waves have a much longer wavelength than visible light."
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noun Informally, someone's general way of thinking, especially in the phrase "on the same wavelength."
"They clicked instantly — completely on the same wavelength."
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wavelength in a sentence
- Radio waves have a much longer wavelength than visible light.
- They clicked instantly — completely on the same wavelength.
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What is "wavelength" in French?
"wavelength" in French is longueur d'onde. wavelength means: The physical distance between two matching points of a wave, such as crest to crest.
How do you use "wavelength" in a sentence?
Example: "Radio waves have a much longer wavelength than visible light." In French, "wavelength" is longueur d'onde.
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