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low frequency
noun
: a radio frequency between medium frequency and very low frequency see Radio Frequencies Table
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In a nutshell, the shocks use low damping forces when the vehicle is traveling in a high frequency environment, like on long stretches of smooth road, but use high damping forces when traveling in a low frequency area like a road with a lot of bumps or sharp corners.
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Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
The bass driver produces undistorted and powerful low frequencies.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 24 July 2021
Designed for audiophiles and home theatre enthusiasts, the PS1K provides deeper and more accurate low frequencies.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Low frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20frequency. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
low frequency
noun
: a radio frequency in the range between 30 and 300 kilohertz
—abbreviation LF
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