C1nounsciencetechnology
US/ˈweɪv.leŋkθ/
UK/ˈweɪv.leŋkθ/
the distance between two peaks of a wave, such as a light wave or a sound wave
In context
Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light.
Each color we see corresponds to a different wavelength.
The device measures the wavelength of the signal to find its source.
Words that go with wavelength
adjective + noun
- long wavelengthRadio waves have a very long wavelength.
- short wavelengthUltraviolet light has a short wavelength.
- different wavelengthsPlants absorb light at different wavelengths.
noun + preposition
- wavelength ofThe wavelength of visible light is measured in nanometers.
verb + noun
- measure the wavelengthScientists measure the wavelength of light from distant stars.
noun + noun
- wavelength rangeThe lamp gives out light in a narrow wavelength range.