sky wave

noun

: a radio wave that is propagated by means of the ionosphere

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sky wave was in 1924

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“Sky wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky%20wave. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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