What does ultrasonic mean?
Ultrasonic means (acoustics) Beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear; with a frequency of 20 kilohertz or higher..
Ultrasonic
/ʌltɹəˈsɒnɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
(acoustics) Beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear; with a frequency of 20 kilohertz or higher..
Example Sentences
The wheel shop also has equipment for ultrasonic testing of axles for flaws; and systematic checking of locomotive axles and crank pins is carried out as they pass through the shops.
When an ultrasonic beam is fired at the microcannons, the emulsion evaporates, expanding rapidly into gas. This creates enough force to push the nanobullets out at velocities reaching several metres per second.
Synonyms for ultrasonic
Antonyms for ultrasonic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ultrasonic
- most ultrasonic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ultrasonic?
Common synonyms include inaudible, unhearable, supersonic.
What is the opposite of ultrasonic?
Possible antonyms include infrasonic.
How do you use ultrasonic in a sentence?
The wheel shop also has equipment for ultrasonic testing of axles for flaws; and systematic checking of locomotive axles and crank pins is carried out as they pass through the shops.
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