space wave

noun

The component of an electromagnetic wave (especially a radio wave) that travels directly from transmitter to receiver without being reflected

Meanings

nounspace wave (plural space waves)

plural space waves

  1. natural sciencesThe component of an electromagnetic wave (especially a radio wave) that travels directly from transmitter to receiver without being reflected
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