shortwave
noun
short·wave
ˈshȯrt-ˌwāv 
often attributive
1
: a radio wave having a wavelength between 10 and 100 meters
2
: a radio transmitter or receiver using shortwaves
3
: electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength equal to or less than that of visible light
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That disruption caused shortwave radio blackouts on the sunlit side of the planet.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, expect a cloudier day as a weak shortwave moves through the region.
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Nelly Carreno,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Temperatures would have actually been higher over the last few days in Arizona, but for an atmospheric disturbance known as a shortwave trough over Canada that helped bring temperatures down, Ryan said.
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Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
In such scenarios, old-school methods like shortwave radio might seem like a reliable source for covert communications.
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Ruchi Kumar,
Wired News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, expect a cloudier day as a weak shortwave moves through the region.
—
Nelly Carreno,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Temperatures would have actually been higher over the last few days in Arizona, but for an atmospheric disturbance known as a shortwave trough over Canada that helped bring temperatures down, Ryan said.
—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
In such scenarios, old-school methods like shortwave radio might seem like a reliable source for covert communications.
—
Ruchi Kumar,
Wired News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Shortwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortwave. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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shortwave
noun
short·wave
ˈshȯrt-ˈwāv
: a radio wave with a wavelength between 10 and 100 meters
Medical Definition
shortwave
noun
short·wave
ˈshȯrt-ˈwāv
1
: a radio wave having a wavelength between 10 and 100 meters
2
: electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength equal to or less than that of visible light
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