hf
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) a gray tetravalent metallic element that resembles zirconium chemically and is found in zirconium minerals; used in filaments for its ready emission of electrons
Synonyms: atomic_number_72 hafnium
Related terms: metallic_element
2. [ noun ] (physics) 3 to 30 megahertz
Synonyms: high_frequency
Related terms: radio_frequency electromagnetic_spectrum