Trig function that models light waves (4)

I believe the answer is:

sine

(Other definitions for sine that I've seen before include "Trigonometrical function" , "Without; maths function" , "Latin tag for indefinitely - . . . . die" , "Mathematical function" , "Trig function" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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