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
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
"In the first place you know, of course, from your wireless studies, that an electric wave sent into the air will travel till it strikes something, such as an aërial."
From The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone by Bonner, Richard
An electric wave of enthusiasm passed round the room, and for a moment Judy looked almost rapturous, until I added, “They are all with my luggage, which is coming up by waggon.”
From The Claw by Stockley, Cynthia
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