wavelet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wavelet
Example Sentences
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“I think that whether or not we have a summer wavelet, at least we should be prepared to do some preventative activities in the fall,” she says.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 14, 2023
The wave, however, turned out to be more of a wavelet.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2022
The Daubechies wavelet propelled the field into the digital age.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
I remain skeptical that this wavelet will persist into 2018.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2017
A little, rubbishy wavelet, full of candy wrappers and orange peel and seaweed, folded over my foot.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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