radiofrequency

[ rey-dee-oh-free-kwuhn-see ]

/ ˌreɪ di oʊˈfri kwən si /

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noun, plural ra·di·o·fre·quen·cies.

the frequency of the transmitting waves of a given radio message or broadcast.

any frequency within the range of radio waves, microwaves, and electromagnetic wireless signals. Abbreviations: RF, rf

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Also ra·di·o fre·quen·cy .

Origin of radiofrequency

First recorded in 1910–15; radio- + frequency

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How to use radiofrequency in a sentence

The agent in the security room repeats this message to those at the debate site, listening on the “Mike” radio frequency.
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The agents positioned with clear sightlines provided updates on a shared radio frequency to all law enforcement in the area.
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The Interplanetarian struck back, using radio frequency that flamed fiercely against the Invincible's outer screen.
Empire|Clifford Donald Simak
Heaters to destroy immediate vegetation, and Radio-Frequency beams to kill insects and their larvae over a wider area.
Attrition|Jim Wannamaker

The radio device actually is a radio frequency spectroscope.
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A radio frequency transformer is shown at B and costs $6 to $7.
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The output of this audion was a radio-frequency current modulated by the voice.
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British Dictionary definitions for radiofrequency

radio frequency

noun

a frequency or band of frequencies that lie in the range 10 kilohertz to 300 000 megahertz and can be used for radio communications and broadcastingAbbreviations: rf, RF See also frequency band
(as modifier)a radio-frequency amplifier

the frequency transmitted by a particular radio station

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