halfwave

English

Alternative forms

  • half-wave

Etymology

From half +‎ wave.

Noun

halfwave (plural halfwaves)

  1. (physics, mathematics) half (especially the positive half) of a sine wave

Usage notes

  • Used attributively to describe devices that manipulate electromagnetic waves by removing the negative part.
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