Hertzian wave

/ˌhʌrtsiən ˈweɪv/
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Other forms: Hertzian waves

Definitions of Hertzian wave
  1. noun
    an electromagnetic wave generated by oscillations in an electric circuit
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    type of:
    electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
    radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
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