∿

Math Operator 60

Unicode
U+223F
Category
Math
HTML Entity
∿
CSS
\223F
The ∿ (Sine Wave) symbol represents a smooth, periodic oscillation, commonly used in mathematics, physics, and electrical engineering. As a Unicode math operator, it primarily denotes alternating current (AC) in circuit diagrams or represents signal processing waveforms. Beyond technical documentation, you might spot this elegant curve in text aesthetics or social media to symbolize sound, water, or just a playful squiggle.

How to Type

Windows
Alt+8767 or Win+. then search "sine wave"
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "sine wave"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then type 223F and press Enter
HTML
∿

In Programming

In digital typesetting systems like LaTeX, this symbol is used to document physics equations, signal processing, and AC circuitry. Mainstream programming languages do not use it as a standard operator, relying instead on built-in mathematical functions like `Math.sin()`.

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Tags

sine wave alternating current mathematics ac waveform

Related Symbols

± Plus Minus Sign × Multiplication Sign ÷ Division Sign ≠ Not Equal To ≈ Approximately Equal To ∞ Infinity √ Square Root ∑ Summation ∫ Integral π Pi ≤ Less Than or Equal To ≥ Greater Than or Equal To