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interrupted continuous waves

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Definition of interrupted continuous waves

: radio waves that are continuous except for periodic interruptions at a materially lower frequency

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“Interrupted continuous waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrupted%20continuous%20waves. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.

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