ultrasonic
adjective/ˌʌltrəˈsɑnɪk/
Frequency rank: #11,957 most common English word
Meaning
relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing.
Example sentence
The veterinarian used ultrasonic waves to examine the dog's internal organs.
Synonyms & related words
- supersonic
- high-frequency
- acoustic
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