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superhigh frequency

superhigh frequency

1 7.4
Very high radio waves used for radar, microwaves, and satellite communication
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərhaɪ ˈfrikwənsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : frecuencia superalta
  • The 5G network utilizes part of the superhigh frequency spectrum for faster data transmission.

Examples

  • Microwaves operate in the superhigh frequency range, making them suitable for satellite communications.

  • The superhigh frequency bands are crucial for satellite communication.

  • Many modern radar systems rely on superhigh frequency signals to detect aircraft and ships.

  • Can you explain what superhigh frequencies are?

  • The satellite uses a superhigh frequency to transmit signals for weather monitoring.

  • Radars operate on superhigh frequency waves to detect objects at great distances.

  • For effective communication, we adjusted the device to a superhigh frequency band.

Synonyms

SHF
vssuperhigh frequency
  • Specialized
8.0

A very high radio frequency range used for radar and satellite signals

is the full spelled-out name for the same 3 to 30 gigahertz band

How Low

extremely low frequency
  • Specialized
1 6.8
very low frequency
  • Specialized
1 6.5
low frequency
  • Specialized
2 4.9
medium frequency
  • Specialized
4.8
high frequency
  • Specialized
1 4.6
very high frequency
  • Specialized
1 3.7
superhigh frequency
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

superhigh + frequency

The compound is directly compositional: 'superhigh' (= very high) combined with 'frequency' (= rate) yields the clear sense of a very high frequency. While the precise technical band (3–30 GHz) is specialized knowledge, an average B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the general meaning 'very high frequency' without prior exposure.

Etymology

The term superhigh frequency comes from radio engineers who split radio waves into groups by how quickly they repeated, and the highest group was called 'super high'. So superhigh frequency means the very fast radio waves used for radar, microwave links, and satellite communication.