wavefront (B2)
noun
Definition
Wavefront means an imaginary surface passing through points of a medium oscillating in phase.
Examples
The article uses wavefront to mean an imaginary surface passing through points of a medium oscillating in phase.
The teacher asked students to find wavefront in the reading.
Check the words around wavefront to choose the right meaning.
How to Use wavefront
- a/the wavefront (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a wavefront."
- wavefront in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked wavefront in context before translating it."
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