low frequency

noun

: a radio frequency between medium frequency and very low frequency see Radio Frequencies Table

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Broad-spectrum sound waves are absorbed by dense, porous material, so while high frequencies are absorbed by the foam, the mid and low frequencies go nuts. Parker Hall, WIRED, 24 July 2021 Designed for audiophiles and home theatre enthusiasts, the PS1K provides deeper and more accurate low frequencies. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 An automatic Bass Enhance algorithm optimizes low frequencies and that’s why the bass is richer than other open designs. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Still, Rudolph doubted that the low frequencies from HARD Summer would travel as far as 9 miles. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low frequency 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low frequency was in 1937

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“Low frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20frequency. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

low frequency

noun
: a radio frequency in the range between 30 and 300 kilohertz
abbreviation LF
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