antinode

[ an-ti-nohd ]

/ ˈæn tɪˌnoʊd /

noun Physics.

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

Nearby words

antineoplastic, antineutrino, antineutron, anting, antinion, antinode, antinoise, antinome, antinomian, antinomianism, antinomy

Origin of antinode

First recorded in 1880–85; anti- + node

Related forms

an·ti·nod·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for antinode

Inconsistent hyphenation of word, 'anti-node' and 'antinode' both present in original text.
Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy|John Ambrose Fleming
The open air column therefore extends from antinode to antinode (or from 1-3) or is one-half a wave length.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower
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.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower
The distance from an antinode to a node is that from 1-2 on the curve and is one-fourth a wave length.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower

British Dictionary definitions for antinode

antinode

/ (ˈæntɪˌnəʊd) /

noun

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 pointSee also standing wave Compare node

Derived Forms

antinodal, adjective

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Science definitions for antinode

antinode

[ ăn′tĭ-nōd′ ]

In a standing wave, the region or point of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes. Compare node.