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low frequency

American  

noun

Radio.
  1. any frequency between 30 and 300 kilohertz. LF


low frequency British  

noun

  1.  LF.  a radio-frequency band or a frequency lying between 300 and 30 kilohertz

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Origin of low frequency

First recorded in 1895–1900

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature due to the low frequency and severity of reported crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

However, their effects are extremely weak and have been discovered only in relatively low frequency band using the method of interferometry.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2024

On a visit to a Texas ostrich farm, the researchers recorded 11 types of calls, ranging from high frequency peeps and gurgles in baby ostriches to low frequency boos and booms in adult males.

From Science Daily May 23, 2024

"In addition, the bees can be attracted to low frequency sound waves, and music bass, as they feel the vibrations and are attracted to those locations."

From BBC Mar. 15, 2024

I could practically hear my sister’s low frequency scream of humiliation as she tensed every muscle.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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