vlf

/vɛlf/

Definitions

1. noun

Very Low Frequency, a type of electromagnetic wave with a frequency below 30 kHz

“The VLF radio station was broadcasting to ships at sea.”

2. initialism

Very Low Frequency, often used in radio communication to describe the frequency range of certain radio signals

“The VLF transmitter is used to send signals to submarines.”

Synonyms

  • low-frequency
  • radio signal

Antonyms

  • high-frequency
  • ultra-high-frequency