low frequency

noun

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Definition of low frequency

: a radio frequency between medium frequency and very low frequency — see Radio Frequencies Table

Recent Examples of low frequency from the Web

However, this doesn't explain why someone would hear the lower frequencies and some hear the higher frequencies in the first place.

— caitlin o'kane, CBS News, "Yanny vs. Laurel: What do you hear?," 17 May 2018
The three lowest frequencies are used to encode language as a sound wave.

— National Geographic, "Yanny or Laurel? Strange Audio Clip Explained.," 16 May 2018
Theoretically, listeners can hear different sounds depending on whether the low frequencies or high frequencies are amplified, CNET reports.

— caitlin o'kane, CBS News, "Yanny vs. Laurel: What do you hear?," 17 May 2018
And changing the sound mix to emphasize higher or lower frequencies might tip you toward Laurel or Yanny.

— rachel becker, The Verge, "Yanny or Laurel? The science behind the audio version of The Dress," 15 May 2018
Eidson said one reason for the low frequency of local positive tests might be that much of San Diego’s water comes from the mineral-rich Colorado River.

— david garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego fighting alone for $400,000 to cover water testing for lead at schools," 11 May 2018
And yet at this point there’s no agreement on whether high or low frequencies are best for 5G. High frequencies carry more data but can’t travel far and are easily blocked by rain and foliage.

— scott moritz, Bloomberg.com, "Trump's China Concern Adds Pressure in Race to Be First With 5G," 2 Apr. 2018
Despite a lower frequency of adults drinking heavily, 35.3% of deaths from car crashes involve alcohol, the 10th highest share of any state.

— cheyenne buckingham, USA TODAY, "These are America’s drunkest states," 8 Mar. 2018
That pre-merger spiral had been going on for much longer than that, emitting gravitational waves with much lower frequencies.

— chris lee, Ars Technica, "LISA pathfinder mission a glorious success," 12 Feb. 2018

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