radio frequency
noun
: any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from below 3 kilohertz to about 300 gigahertz and that include the frequencies used for communications signals (as for radio and television broadcasting and cell-phone and satellite transmissions) or radar signals
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Different key fobs in different countries can operate at different radio frequencies.
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Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
There are three areas, both on earth and in space, that could see effects from geomagnetic storms: power systems, spacecraft operations and other systems like satellite navigation or radio frequency disruptions.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
But there was another use for waves in the radio frequency right around the corner.
—Erica Huang, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radio frequency energy to damage heart tissue that is causing an irregular heartbeat.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Plus, the bag is equipped with radio frequency identification-blocking technology to protect your license, credit, and debit cards.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
An engraving of emission lines demonstrates radio frequencies that match the radio waves emitted by components of water molecules.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Luggage fees would help offset the costs of radio frequency tracking devices, known as RFID technology, which reads information contained in wireless devices without making physical contact or requiring a line of sight, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
In her opinion, office procedures—such as lasers and radio frequency treatments—combined with topical creams are the best way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
There are three areas, both on earth and in space, that could see effects from geomagnetic storms: power systems, spacecraft operations and other systems like satellite navigation or radio frequency disruptions.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
But there was another use for waves in the radio frequency right around the corner.
—Erica Huang, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radio frequency energy to damage heart tissue that is causing an irregular heartbeat.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Plus, the bag is equipped with radio frequency identification-blocking technology to protect your license, credit, and debit cards.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
An engraving of emission lines demonstrates radio frequencies that match the radio waves emitted by components of water molecules.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Luggage fees would help offset the costs of radio frequency tracking devices, known as RFID technology, which reads information contained in wireless devices without making physical contact or requiring a line of sight, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
In her opinion, office procedures—such as lasers and radio frequency treatments—combined with topical creams are the best way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
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