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EHF

EHF

1 9.6
Very high radio waves used by radars and satellites between 30 and 300 gigahertz
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Telecommunications companies are increasingly investing in EHF technology to enhance data transmission speeds.

Examples

  • I knew they were mad at me for yelling ehf-u.

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  • Chic Young, P.E. EHF

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  • This coalition includes the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), the European Humanist Federation (EHF), and the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA Europe).

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  • The scientists conducted experiments using EHF waves to improve communication technology.

  • The military operates in the EHF band for secure satellite communications.

Synonyms

extremely high frequency
vsEHF
  • Specialized
1 4.5

A range of very high radio waves used for microwave and satellite signals

is the defined frequency range without mentioning typical applications

How High

EHF
  • Specialized
1 9.6
SHF
  • Specialized
8.0
UHF
  • Specialized
5 4.0
VHF
  • Specialized
5 4.5
HF
  • Specialized
5 6.4
LF
  • Specialized
6 7.2
VLF
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Surface Forms

EHF singular
EHFs plural

Morphology

EHF = extremely + high + frequency (semi-transparent) = E + H + F

The initialism EHF maps directly to the phrase 'extremely high frequency'; knowing those component words gives the meaning. [Postprocessing: changed transparency from 'transparent' to 'semi-transparent' for abbreviation]

Etymology

EHF stands for Extremely High Frequency, where extremely means 'very', high means 'large', and frequency means 'how often something happens', like in the word frequent. So EHF refers to very high radio waves that repeat very quickly, which is why they give clear radar images and fast satellite links but can be weakened by rain and moisture.