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Definitions for ultrasonic
ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪkul·tra·son·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
supersonic, ultrasonicadjective
having frequencies above those of audible sound
Wiktionary
ultrasonicadjective
Beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear; with a frequency of 20 kilohertz or higher.
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ultrasonic
Ultrasound is sound with frequencies greater than 20 kilohertz. This frequency is the approximate upper audible limit of human hearing in healthy young adults. The physical principles of acoustic waves apply to any frequency range, including ultrasound. Ultrasonic devices operate with frequencies from 20 kHz up to several gigahertz. Ultrasound is used in many different fields. Ultrasonic devices are used to detect objects and measure distances. Ultrasound imaging or sonography is often used in medicine. In the nondestructive testing of products and structures, ultrasound is used to detect invisible flaws. Industrially, ultrasound is used for cleaning, mixing, and accelerating chemical processes. Animals such as bats and porpoises use ultrasound for locating prey and obstacles.
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ultrasonic
Ultrasonic refers to sound waves with a frequency higher than the upper limit of human hearing, generally above 20 kilohertz. These high frequency sound waves are often used in medical imaging and therapy, as well as in industrial settings for detection of flaws or measuring thickness. They also play a role in various applications like cleaning instruments, sonar operations, and even in pest control.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ultrasonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ultrasonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of ultrasonic in a Sentence
This device predicts faecal excretion. The device goes on your stomach and uses ultrasonic waves to monitor your internal organs and sends the data to smartphones to be displayed.
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- ultrasónicoCatalan, Valencian
- nadzvukovýCzech
- UltraschallGerman
- ultrasónicoSpanish
- ultrasonore, ultra-sonore, ultrasoniqueFrench
- ultrasonico, ultrasonoroItalian
- 超音Japanese
- ultrassônicoPortuguese
- ультразвуковой, сверхзвуковойRussian
- nadzvukovýSlovak
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