Kilocycle

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪloʊˌsaɪkəl/

Definitions of kilocycle

noun a unit of frequency equal to one thousand cycles per second, used in telecommunications

Example Sentences

A1 A kilocycle is a unit used to measure frequency.

A2 The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 1000 kilocycles.

B1 The technician adjusted the equipment to operate at a specific kilocycle.

B2 The military communication system operates on multiple kilocycles for secure transmissions.

C1 Advanced radar systems can detect signals within a range of kilocycles.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments to analyze the effects of different kilocycles on plant growth.

Examples of kilocycle in a Sentence

formal The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of one kilocycle.

informal My old radio can only pick up a few kilocycles.

slang I can't find any good music on these kilocycles.

figurative His mind seemed to be stuck on the same kilocycle, unable to think outside the box.

Grammatical Forms of kilocycle

• plural: kilocycles
• comparative: more kilocycle
• superlative: most kilocycle
• present tense: kilocycle
• future tense: will kilocycle
• perfect tense: has kilocycled
• continuous tense: is kilocycling
• singular: kilocycle
• positive degree: kilocycle
• infinitive: to kilocycle
• gerund: kilocycling
• participle: kilocycled

Origin and Evolution of kilocycle

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'kilocycle' originated as a combination of the prefix 'kilo-' meaning one thousand and 'cycle' referring to a complete sequence of events or phenomena.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of radio technology to describe a frequency of one thousand cycles per second, the term kilocycle has evolved to be less commonly used with the introduction of the International System of Units (SI) where the term 'kilohertz' is now more widely accepted.