"autowave" meaning in All languages combined

See autowave on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: autowaves [plural]
Etymology: auto- + wave Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|wave}} auto- + wave Head templates: {{en-noun}} autowave (plural autowaves)
  1. A self-supporting non-linear wave in active media (i.e. one of those that provide distributed energy sources). Wikipedia link: autowave
    Sense id: en-autowave-en-noun-3DapzN0i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with auto-

Inflected forms

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