wavelengths

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the distance between two waves of energy, or the length of the radio wave used by a particular radio station for broadcasting programmes:

Because of their long wavelengths, mega-tsunamis are extremely destructive when they hit a coastline.

The station is broadcast on the FM wavelength.

infrared/ultraviolet/optical/electromagnetic wavelengths

the distance between two waves of energy

A wavelength is also the length of the radio wave used by a particular radio station for broadcasting.

the distance between two waves of sound, light, etc., or the length of the radio wave used by a particular radio station for broadcasting programmes:

Light must be maintained at a certain wavelength to destroy bacteria.

thinking in a different way and not understanding each other well:

He and I seem to be operating on a different wavelength.

thinking in a similar way and understanding each other well:

Members of the team must be on the same wavelength.