Waveguide (Noun)
Meaning
A hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The radar system used a waveguide to transmit the microwave energy to the antenna for broadcasting.
- The hollow metal waveguide was carefully designed to provide a path for the microwaves with minimal loss of energy.
- Researchers study the behavior of microwaves in various types of waveguides to improve radar technology.
- Engineers used a rectangular waveguide to connect the microwave generator to the antenna system.
- A circular waveguide was used to distribute microwave energy to multiple antennas in a phased array radar.