"sporadic E" meaning in All languages combined

See sporadic E on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sporadic E (uncountable)
  1. (radio) A meteorological phenomenon where radio waves above a certain frequency are reflected in the atmospheric E region, allowing these radio waves to be received in distances up to 1,200 miles. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Radio Synonyms: sporadic-E
    Sense id: en-sporadic_E-en-noun-ZCVng5m3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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