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/
Korean meaning: 인간의 청각 한계를 넘어서는 고주파 음파 (보통 20,000Hz 이상)
Korean pronunciation: **울**트러소닉 **사**운드 **웨**이브
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)
Sound waves with frequencies above the upper audible limit of human hearing (typically above 20,000 Hz)
Electronic devices create ultrasonic waves in perfect harmonic patterns!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'ultra'(넘어서는)와 그리스어 'sonicus'(소리의)가 만나 '소리를 넘어서는'이라는 의미로 발전
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📝Examples
“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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