ultrasonic — relating to or having a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or having a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌltrəˈsɑːnɪk/
Example Sentences
- The dentist's ultrasonic scaler made my teeth so clean, even my coffee addiction couldn't leave a stain!
- Bats use ultrasonic echolocation to hunt in complete darkness.
- My dog comes running whenever I blow the ultrasonic whistle, but my neighbor's cat just gives me a judgemental look.
ultrasonic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌltrəˈsɑːnɪk/]
relating to or having a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing
Sound waves beyond human hearing
Ultrasonic waves heal chronic pain!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Ultrasonic is a modern scientific term formed in the early 20th century, combining Latin 'ultra' (beyond) with 'sonic' (of sound). It describes frequencies and waves that exist beyond the range of human hearing.
Breakdown
ultra- (beyond, on the other side of) + sonic (relating to sound, from Latin sonus). The prefix ultra- denotes frequencies exceeding the upper limit of human auditory perception, typically above 20 kilohertz.
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📝Examples
“The dentist's ultrasonic scaler made my teeth so clean, even my coffee addiction couldn't leave a stain!”
“Bats use ultrasonic echolocation to hunt in complete darkness.”
“My dog comes running whenever I blow the ultrasonic whistle, but my neighbor's cat just gives me a judgemental look.”
“The ultrasonic jewelry cleaner restored the ring to its original brilliance.”
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