compression wave
com·pres·sion wave
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-presh-uh n weyv]
- /kəmˈprɛʃ ən weɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-presh-uh n weyv]
- /kəmˈprɛʃ ən weɪv/
Definitions of compression wave words
- noun compression wave a shock wave that compresses the medium through which it is transmitted. 1
- noun compression wave (physics) Any wave that is propagated by the compression of a fluid; examples include sound. 0
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Origin of compression wave
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Compression wave
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compression wave popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
compression wave usage trend in Literature
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noun compression wave
- seismic wave — a wave of energy that is generated by an earthquake or other earth vibration and that travels within the earth or along its surface.
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