continuous waves

con·tin·u·ous Waves

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noun plural continuous waves radio waves generated as a continuous train of oscillations having a constant frequency and amplitude 3
noun continuous waves an electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency: used to carry information by being modulated, as in radio or television, or by being interrupted as in radiotelegraphy. Abbreviation: CW. 1

before 1910

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First recorded in 1910-15

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