longitudinal wave

lon·gi·tu·di·nal wave

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Definitions of longitudinal wave words

noun longitudinal wave a wave in which the direction of displacement is the same as the direction of propagation, as a sound wave. 1
noun longitudinal wave a wave that is propagated in the same direction as the displacement of the transmitting medium 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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