Infrasound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infrasound is a noun meaning (physics) Sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz).
Meaning
(physics) Sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz).
Example Sentences
Elcor speech is ponderous and monotone. Among themselves, scent, slight movements, and subvocalized infrasound convey shades of meaning that make a human smile seem as subtle as a fireworks display. Since their subtlety can lead to misunderstandings with other species, the elcor often go out of their way to clarify when they are being sarcastic, amused, or angry.
Word Forms
- infrasounds
Antonyms for infrasound
Common opposites include ultrasound.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ultrasound, hypersound, fundamental, infrared, voiceband, shortwave.
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