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ultrashort

American  
[uhl-truh-shawrt] / ˌʌl trəˈʃɔrt /

adjective

  1. extremely short.

  2. (of a wavelength) smaller than 10 meters.


ultrashort British  
/ ˌʌltrəˈʃɔːt /

adjective

  1. (of a radio wave) having a wavelength shorter than 10 metres

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ultrashort

First recorded in 1925–30; ultra- + short

Example Sentences

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But even transferring cash to an ultrashort bond fund could deliver a higher yield than a money-market fund, Royal said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Near-cash instruments like ultrashort bond funds yield even higher but won’t be hurt badly if interest rates continue to rise.

From Barron's May 30, 2026

If an investor is choosing between a money-market ETF and an ultrashort bond fund, Kashner says investors need to look at the holdings, as some ultrashort bond ETFs may have a degree of credit risk.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

In the experiment, two ultrashort light pulses are transmitted through the magnet with a time delay, testing the magnetic properties during the transit time of each pulse, respectively.

From Science Daily Nov. 29, 2023

Particles are accelerated by ultrashort laser pulses illuminating the nano-structures.

From Science Daily Oct. 18, 2023

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