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radiofrequency

radiofrequency

5.6
Working with radio waves to send or receive wireless signals
  • adjective
  • /ˌreɪdioʊˈfrɛkənsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiofrecuencia
  • The conference covered advances in radiofrequency technology for medical applications.

Examples

  • The doctors used a radiofrequency technique to treat the tumor effectively.

  • Many wireless devices operate using radiofrequency signals to communicate.

  • And you pass an RF coil, radiofrequency coil next to the rod.

How High

microwave
  • Specialized
55 3.7
very high frequency
  • Specialized
1 3.7
radiofrequency
  • Specialized
5.6
medium frequency
  • Specialized
4.8
very low frequency
  • Specialized
1 6.5

Surface Forms

radiofrequency positive

Morphology

radiofrequency = radio + frequency (transparent) = radio + frequency

Direct compound of 'radio' + 'frequency'; the meaning 'the frequency used for radio transmission' is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Radiofrequency combines radio and frequency. Radio comes from Latin radius, meaning 'ray', and frequency comes from frequent, meaning 'often', so the word describes the regular radio waves or signal rates used by machines and devices.