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μwave

μwave is the abbreviation of microwave.

Meaning of microwave

Noun

microwave (plural microwaves)

  1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
    • Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.
    Synonyms:
    SHF

See all 3 meanings of microwave

Forms of μwave

pluralμwaves
alternative formμ-wave
alternative formuwave
alternative formuWave

Origin of μwave

From μ- + wave.

Questions about μwave

What is μwave the abbreviation of?
Μwave is the abbreviation of microwave.

Words near μwave in the dictionary

  1. μPs
  2. μscope
  3. μscopes
  4. μsecond
  5. μseconds
  6. μwave
  7. μwaves
  8. π bond
  9. π bonds
  10. π Day
  11. π-mer

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