electric wave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of electric wave
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The segmented design of the necklace beautifully echoed the pattern of an electric wave.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
The auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race seemingly every day.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
When Miss Hopkins came in to tea an electric wave of excitement surged round the room, then broke in disappointment.
From For the School Colours by Brazil, Angela
Moreover, the method lends itself to an arrangement of multiplex telegraphy, by sending out from different transmitters signals which are based upon different arrangements of time intervals between the electric wave trains.
From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose
Professor Branly found, in 1891, that if a pair of slightly-oxidised copper wires rest across one another the contact-resistance may fall from 8,000 to 7 ohms by the impact of an electric wave.
From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose
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