low frequency
loʊ ˈfriːkwənsi
low frequencies
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Definition of low frequency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
frequencyrate of occurrence or repetition that is less frequent than average
  • The low frequency of his visits made her miss him more..
2.
radio bandTECH.radio-frequency band between 30 and 300 kilohertzTECH.
  • The signal was transmitted on a low frequency.
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Expressions with low frequency

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extremely low frequencyn.
radio frequencies from 3 to 30 hertz
The submarine communicated using extremely low frequency signals.
very low frequencyn.
radio-frequency band between 3 and 30 kilohertz
Submarines use very low frequency for communication.

Expressions with low

run lowv.
near the end of a supply
We are starting to run low on fuel.
sink lowv.
move downward to a much lower position
The boat began to sink low in the water.
all-time lown.
the lowest point ever reached
The stock market hit an all-time low last week.
down lowadv.
at a low level or position
He crouched down low to avoid being seen.
in low spiritsadj.
feeling sad or discouraged
She was in low spirits after the bad news.
low and slowadv.
doing something carefully and without rushing
He approached the project low and slow for best results.

Expressions with frequency

high-frequencyadj.
occurring very often or repeatedly
High-frequency trading can be very profitable.
expected frequencyn.
how often something happens over time
The expected frequency of rain is twice a week.
high frequencyn.
rate of occurrence or repetition of events in short intervals
The high frequency of buses during peak hours ensures no delays.
super high frequencyadj.
occurring with very high frequency or rate
The super high frequency of updates can be overwhelming.
transmission frequencyn.
number of times a signal is sent each second in a system
The radio's transmission frequency was set to 98.5 megahertz.
frequency rangen.
interval between lowest and highest frequencies used or handled by something
The microphone covers a frequency range from 50 Hz to 18 kHz.
audio frequencyn.
range of sound frequencies audible to humans
The audio frequency range is crucial for sound engineers.
frequency analysisn.
systematic study of how often specific items or events appear
The researcher used frequency analysis to examine common words in the survey responses.
frequency bandn.
continuous range of frequencies between two limits
The radio station operates within a specific frequency band.
frequency controln.
regulation of a signal or system so its rate stays correct
Accurate frequency control is essential for reliable radio communication.

Terms related to low frequency

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frequentfrequentlyintermittentirregularoccasionalscantscarceseldomsporadicuncommonbandbroadcast

Terms with low frequency included in their meaning

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bass responsen.
audio quality
reaction of audio equipment to low-frequency sounds
wobblen.
music
low-frequency oscillation in music
delta rhythmn.
neuroscience
brainwave pattern during deep sleep with low frequency
subwoofern.
audio equipment
electronic speaker for low-frequency sound, especially bass
D regionn.
science
lowest ionosphere layer reflecting low-frequency radio waves
D-layern.
science
lowest ionosphere region reflecting low-frequency radio waves
electrosleepn.
medical
therapeutic use of low-frequency electric currents to induce sleep
ELFacr.
acr: extremely low frequency
range of radio waves with very low frequency

Examples of low frequency in a sentence

  • Due to the low frequency of buses, the wait was long.
  • The technician adjusted the equipment to the low frequency.
  • Low frequency waves are used in submarine communications.

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  1. French:faible fréquence, ...
  2. German:niedrige Frequenz, Niedrigfrequenz, ...
  3. Italian:bassa frequenza, ...
  4. Spanish:baja frecuencia, banda de baja frecuencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:baixa frequência, ...
  6. Chinese:低频率, 低频, ...
  7. Japanese:低頻度, 低周波, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَدُّد مُنْخَفِض, تَرَدُّدات مُنْخَفِضَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּדִירוּת נְמוּכָה, תֶּדֶר נָמוּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:низкая частота, низкочастотный диапазон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:низька частота, ...
  12. Hindi:कम आवृत्ति, ...

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