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waveguide
This term describes a specialized physical conduit that confines electromagnetic energy, preventing it from spreading in all directions. It is a technical term used primarily in physics, electrical engineering, and telecommunications to describe the hardware that ensures signal integrity over a specific path.
In practical application, the word evokes a sense of precision and containment. It is almost exclusively used in professional or academic contexts, appearing in discussions about radar systems, fiber optics, or microwave heating, where the focus is on the efficient transport of waves from a source to a destination.
Meanings
Examples
The engineer adjusted the waveguide to minimize signal loss.
We need a rectangular waveguide for this specific frequency range.
Is the waveguide properly aligned with the antenna?
The laser beam is confined within a dielectric waveguide.
I wonder if a circular waveguide would be more efficient here.
The signal travels through the waveguide with very little attenuation.
The lab technician is installing a new waveguide for the microwave experiment.
The lab technician is installing a new waveguide for the microwave experiment.
A waveguide is essential for directing high frequency electromagnetic waves.