"small loop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: small loops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} small loop (plural small loops)
  1. A loop antenna that is significantly smaller than a wavelength. They have a poor efficiency and are mainly used as receiving antennas at low frequencies.
    Sense id: en-small_loop-en-noun-4yPFrC3r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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