carrier wave

/ˌkɛriər weɪv/
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Other forms: carrier waves

Definitions of carrier wave
  1. noun
    a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
    synonyms: carrier
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    type of:
    radio emission, radio radiation, radio wave
    an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m
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