Meaning of the word "long wave" in English

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long wave

US /ˈlɔŋ weɪv/
UK /ˈlɔŋ weɪv/
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Noun

1.

a radio wave of a wavelength greater than 1,000 meters (frequency less than 300 kHz), used for long-distance communication.

Example:
Ships at sea often rely on long wave radio for navigation and communication.
The old radio could pick up stations on the long wave band.
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