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sine wave

In physics, graph demonstrating properties that vary sinusoidally. It is obtained by plotting values of angles against the values of their sines. Examples include simple harmonic motion, such as the way alternating current (AC) electricity varies with time.

sine wave

In music, an electronically-generated tone considered to be ‘pure’ because of its lack of overtones.
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