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shortwave

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Adjective

  1. Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.
  2. Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Noun

  1. An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
  2. Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
  3. Downward radiation entering the earth's atmosphere that is in the shortwave frequency range.

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