antinode

noun

an·​ti·​node ˈan-tē-ˌnōd How to pronounce antinode (audio)
ˈan-ˌtī-
: a region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes in a vibrating body
antinodal adjective

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First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antinode was in 1875

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“Antinode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antinode. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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