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What is a prefix for the word wave?

There are several prefixes that can be used with the word "wave," each changing its meaning. Here are a few common ones:

* Micro: Microwave - a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than those of infrared radiation but longer than those of ultraviolet radiation.

* Sound: Sound wave - a disturbance that travels through a medium (such as air, water, or solids) as a series of compressions and rarefactions.

* Shock: Shock wave - a supersonic wave that travels at a speed greater than the speed of sound in the medium.

* Radio: Radio wave - an electromagnetic wave with a frequency between 3 kHz and 300 GHz, used for broadcasting and communication.

* Heat: Heat wave - a period of abnormally hot weather.

* Light: Light wave - an electromagnetic wave that is visible to the human eye.

The specific prefix you use will depend on the context and the type of wave you are referring to.

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