ANTINODE

antinode

(noun) (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antinode (plural antinodes)

(physics) A region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes of a vibrating body, such as a string

Antonyms

• node

Anagrams

• anointed, innodate

Source: Wiktionary



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