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radiotelegraphy

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ra·di·o·te·leg·ra·phy  (rd--t-lgr-f)
n.
Telegraphy in which messages are transmitted by radio instead of wire.

radiotelegraphy [ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛgrəfɪ]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology Also called wireless telegraphy
radiotelegraphic  [ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈgræfɪk] adj
radiotelegraphically  adv

radiotelegraphy
1. the transmitting and receiving of messages by radiotelegraph.
2. the science and technology of the radiotelegraph. — radiotelegraphic, adj.
See also: Radio
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.radiotelegraphyradiotelegraphy - telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire
wireless - transmission by radio waves
2.radiotelegraphyradiotelegraphy - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
radio, wireless - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
Translations
radiotelegraphy [ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛgrəfɪ] nradiotelegrafia
radiotelegraphy [ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛgrəfɪ] nradiotelegrafia


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