emit a wave

Frequency: 7.815.0 per million words

To send out energy that travels in a wave pattern, like sound or light.

emitVERB + NOUN (as object)

Categories:

wave

Examples (10)

  • A radio transmitter emits a radio wave.
  • The dying star emitted a powerful shock wave through space.
  • The device is designed to emit a specific frequency wave.
  • Dropping a pebble into the pond will emit a concentric wave.
  • The antenna can emit a polarized wave in any direction.
  • A sudden change in policy emitted a wave of panic through the market.
  • Emitting a sound wave is how sonar locates objects underwater.
  • The loudspeaker has emitted a sound wave that is now traveling towards the audience.
  • If the crystal vibrates, it will emit an ultrasonic wave.
  • Does this specific type of atom emit a light wave when it loses energy?