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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

These signals appear as very low frequency transients i.e. impulse like transition or settling signals recorded in horizontal ground motion, including both acceleration and tilt.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

"COE-PNH2 exhibited a low frequency of resistance in our study, which suggests that it may remain effective longer than existing treatments, providing patients with a more durable solution."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 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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