Definition

A picture that is sent or received using radio waves.

Example

The scientist analyzed the radiophoto to study the distant planet's surface.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a radiophoto before?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's basically a picture transmitted by radio waves, really cool!

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiophoto → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray) and "photo" (from Greek "phōtos", meaning light). The word refers to a photograph taken using rays, specifically light rays.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') and 'light' ('photo') coming together to create an image — that's what a radiophoto is.

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