Medium Wave (Noun)
Meaning
A radio wave with a wavelength between 100 and 1000 meters (a frequency between 300 kilohertz and 3000 kilohertz).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Medium wave was heavily used by international broadcasters during World War II to disseminate propaganda and news to the general public.
- The medium wave broadcast band has historically been a significant source of entertainment and information for people around the world.
- Medium wave frequencies are especially well-suited to regional broadcasting as the signals tend to follow the curvature of the Earth.
- The station adjusted its transmission schedule to accommodate a medium wave broadcast that would cover greater distances in the evening.
- The development of medium wave radio led to the creation of various types of broadcasts that became popular among the masses.