(Science: radiobiology) The length of a single cycle of a wave, usually measured from crest-to-crest. For electromagnetic waves, the wavelength determines the type (radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-Ray, gamma-ray) of radiation, in the case of visible light, wavelength determines the colour of the light.
Synonyms for Lax: chaotic (adjective) amorphous, anarchical, anarchistic, blurry, chaotic, cluttered, confused, deformed,
caâ¢nard (kÉËnÉrd, -ËnÉr) n. 1. a false or baseless, usu. derogatory story, report, or rumor. 2. Aeron. a. an airplane that has its horizontal stabilizer and elevators located forward of the wing. b. Also called canardâ² wing`. one of two small lifting wings located in front of the main wings.