ultrasonic sound wave — Sound waves with frequencies above the upper audible limit of human hearing (typically above 20,000 Hz)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Sound waves with frequencies above the upper audible limit of human hearing (typically above 20,000 Hz)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌltrəsɑnɪk saʊnd weɪv/
Example Sentences
- The bat's ultrasonic sound waves bounced off the mosquito, helping it locate dinner with pinpoint accuracy.
- Medical ultrasonic sound waves can create detailed images of unborn babies.
- The jewelry store uses ultrasonic sound waves to clean rings - it's like a spa day for diamonds!
ultrasonic sound wave
NOUN[/ˈʌltrəsɑnɪk saʊnd weɪv/]
Sound waves with frequencies above the upper audible limit of human hearing (typically above 20,000 Hz)
The doctor uses an ultrasonic sound wave to see the baby on the screen.
Electronic devices create ultrasonic waves in perfect harmonic patterns!
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“The bat's ultrasonic sound waves bounced off the mosquito, helping it locate dinner with pinpoint accuracy.”
“Medical ultrasonic sound waves can create detailed images of unborn babies.”
“The jewelry store uses ultrasonic sound waves to clean rings - it's like a spa day for diamonds!”
“Researchers study how whales communicate using ultrasonic sound waves across vast ocean distances.”
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