Radiofrequency
[rey-dee-oh-free-kwuh n-see] /ˌreɪ di oʊˈfri kwən si/
noun, plural radiofrequencies.
1.
the of the transmitting waves of a given radio message or broadcast.
2.
a within the range of radio transmission, from about 15,000 to 10 11 hertz.
Abbreviation: RF, rf.
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