Definition of standing wave

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standing wave

The term 'standing wave' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) a type of wave in which the surface of the water oscillates vertically between fixed nodes without progressing. (2) a wave of essentially stable form which does not move with respect to a selected reference point'.

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