Continuous wave

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An early method of radio transmission in which a sinusoidal carrier wave is switched on and off, and information is carried in the varying duration of the on and off periods. historical, uncountable