antinode


an·ti·node

noun \ˈan-tē-ˌnōd, ˈan-ˌtī-\

Definition of ANTINODE

: a region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes in a vibrating body
an·ti·nod·al \ˌan-tē-ˈnō-dəl, ˌan-ˌtī-\ adjective

Origin of ANTINODE

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1875

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