plural of third-wave feminist

(in military combat) To indicate to an opposing force that one is surrendering. / (figuratively) To yield, give up, or quit.

(oceanographics, nautical) A standardized measure of trough-to-crest wave height calculated for the needs of seafarers; exact mathematical definition has varied over time and currently it is defined as four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation.

plural of Schrödinger wave function

plural of significant wave height

plural of travelling wave tube

(astronomy) Electromagnetic waves with a wavelength less than one millimeter (the band begins at about 0.3 THz). A term often used by radio astronomers.

The use of mathematics and a large number of loudspeakers to accurately reproduce a given field of sound.

The stochastic background of gravitational waves produced during the creation of the universe. / The irresolvable diffuse background resulting from the mixture of weak gravitational waves of all sources.

Alternative spelling of high-frequency gravitational wave