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very low frequency

American  

noun

  1. any frequency between 3 and 30 kilohertz. VLF


very low frequency British  

noun

  1.  VLF.  a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 3 and 30 kilohertz

"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 very low frequency

First recorded in 1940–45

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"When the whales push air from their lungs past this cushion, it starts to vibrate and this generates very low frequency underwater sounds."

From Salon Feb. 23, 2024

"Our experiments showed for the first time how the whales make their very low frequency vocalizations," says Elemans.

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2024

The mammals' signature, very low frequency song could be heard primarily during March and April.

From BBC Nov. 22, 2023

Now, researchers say the bird may hitch a ride by listening for very low frequency sounds humans can’t hear—one of only a few species known to do so.

From Science Magazine Oct. 11, 2023

For this reason very large arcs would not emit any rhythmical sound even with a very low frequency.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

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