WAVE NUMBER
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Wave Number.
Definitions
Wave Number - as a noun
The reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"The wave number of this electromagnetic wave is 5."
"Higher wave numbers correspond to shorter wavelengths."
"The wave number is a fundamental concept in the study of waves."
"The wave number of a sound wave determines its pitch."
"Scientists use wave numbers to analyze the spectra of different elements."