antinode

[ an-ti-nohd ]

noun

, Physics.

1. the region of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave.

antinode

/ ˈæntɪˌnəʊd /

noun

1. physics a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has maximum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its minimum value at this point See also standing wave Compare node

Derived Forms

• ˌantiˈnodal, adjective

Other Words From

• anti·nodal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antinode¹

First recorded in 1880–85; anti- + node

Example Sentences

Inconsistent hyphenation of word, 'anti-node' and 'antinode' both present in original text.

From Project Gutenberg

Accordingly, we say that at the upper end of the aerial there is an antinode of potential and a node of current, and at the bottom an antinode of current and a node of potential.

From Project Gutenberg