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Rarecontinuous wave
The correct spelling is continuous wave.
How to pronounce continuous wave
noun
Say it like: Con-tin-uow-s w-ave
The correct spelling is continuous wave. An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.
- 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.
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