antinode

[ an-ti-nohd ]

noun

, Physics.

1. the region of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave.

antinode

/ ˈæntɪˌnəʊd /

noun

1. See node, standing wave
   physics a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has maximum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its minimum value at this point See also standing wave Compare node

Derived Forms

• ˌantiˈnodal, adjective

Other Words From

• anti·nodal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antinode¹

First recorded in 1880–85; anti- + node

Example Sentences

Now in the open organ pipe (Fig. 341d), the end of the air column d is a place of great vibration or is an antinode.

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The open air column therefore extends from antinode to antinode (or from 1-3) or is one-half a wave length.

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The distance from an antinode to a node is that from 1-2 on the curve and is one-fourth a wave length.

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Inconsistent hyphenation of word, 'anti-node' and 'antinode' both present in original text.

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