transverse wave
nounEtymology From transverse + wave.
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel
- Related terms
- longitudinal wave
noun
Etymology From transverse + wave.
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel
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