antinode

[an-ti-nohd] /ˈæn tɪˌnoʊd/

noun, Physics.

the region of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave.

Origin

1880-85; anti- + node

Related forms

antinodal, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for antinode

antinode

/ˈæntɪˌnəʊd/

noun

(physics) a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has maximum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its minimum value at this point See also standing wave Compare node

Derived Forms

antinodal, adjective

Word Origin and History for antinode

1872, from anti- + node.

antinode in Science

antinode

(ān'tĭ-nōd')
In a standing wave, the region or point of maximum amplitude between two adjacent nodes. Compare node.