low frequency

noun

, Radio.

1. any frequency between 30 and 300 kilohertz. : LF

low frequency

noun

1. a radio-frequency band or a frequency lying between 300 and 30 kilohertz LF

Other Words From

• low-frequen·cy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of low frequency¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Subwoofers are dedicated to low frequencies, usually in the 20-200Hz range.

From Popular-Science

Current and planned gravitational wave detectors mostly focus on low frequencies, where astrophysical signals are guaranteed to exist.

From Singularity Hub 

The Q20s include BassUp technology designed to analyze low frequencies and boost the bass.

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So, an ad set with a large audience and low frequency will typically hit creative fatigue slower than an account with tiny audiences.

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Because the spiders strike only at low frequencies, they’re probably using the lower end of their hearing to listen for prey and hunt.

From Science News For Students

The only explanation of this marvelous process given is that the inventor used very low frequency wireless waves in a new way.

From Project Gutenberg

Some of the vibrations are of high enough frequency to be audible, while others are of very low frequency.

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The two sets of figures show some corroborative features, notably the low frequency from 1860 to 1870.

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When fitted with a spark gap the high voltage, low frequency currents are converted into high voltage, high frequency currents.

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The low-frequency ringers have the largest weights and the high-frequency the smallest, of course.

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Related Words

• high frequency