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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf-weyv, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌweɪv, ˈhɑf-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [haf-weyv, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌweɪv, ˈhɑf-/
Definition of half-wave plate words
- noun half-wave plate a crystal thin enough to cause a phase difference of 180° between the ordinary and extraordinary rays of polarized light, thereby changing the direction of the plane of polarization. 1
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Origin of half-wave plate
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Half-wave plate
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half-wave plate popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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