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WAVE NUMBER

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Wave Number.

Wave Number - as a noun

The reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
frequencefrequencyoftenness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The wave number of this electromagnetic wave is 5."
"Higher wave numbers correspond to shorter wavelengths."
"The wave number is a fundamental concept in the study of waves."
"The wave number of a sound wave determines its pitch."
"Scientists use wave numbers to analyze the spectra of different elements."
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