long wave
noun/ˈlɒŋ weɪv/
/ˈlɔːŋ weɪv/
[uncountable, countable] (abbreviation LW)
- a radio wave with a length of more than 1 000 metres; the band of radio waves at this length, used for broadcasting
- on long wave to broadcast on long wave
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