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waveguide

American

[weyv-gahyd] / ˈweɪvˌgaɪd /

noun

Electronics, Optics.

a conduit, as a metal tube, coaxial cable, or strand of glass fibers, used as a conductor or directional transmitter for various kinds of electromagnetic waves.

waveguide British

/ ˈweɪvˌɡaɪd /

noun

electronics a solid rod of dielectric or a hollow metal tube, usually of rectangular cross section, used as a path to guide microwaves

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Etymology

Origin of waveguide

First recorded in 1930–35; wave + guide

Example Sentences

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The modified beam then travels through the second section of the waveguide, so that a beam with modulated properties is propagating.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

When voltage is applied to the liquid crystal its molecules rotate, which changes the polarization of light transmitted through the waveguide.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

Oppo’s waveguide projects any LED color you want, as long as it’s green.

From The Verge • Jul. 11, 2022

An acoustic waveguide in the atmosphere, Ewing reasoned, would allow the U.S.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 26, 2022

Unlike its earlier wearable screens, TCL’s latest face computer uses what it calls holographic waveguide technology to display an image in front of your eyes without letting anyone else see it.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2022

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