sky wave meaning

UK /skaɪ weɪv/ US /skaɪ weɪv/ 2 syllables

sky wave (noun): a radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface.

Definition of sky wave

  1. a radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface

    Type of: radio wave

    Kinds: ionospheric wave

How to pronounce sky wave

sky wave is pronounced /skaɪ weɪv/ in British English and /skaɪ weɪv/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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