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ultrasonic

/ˌʌl.trəˈsɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌʌl.trəˈsɒn.ɪk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к звуковым волнам с частотами выше верхнего предела слышимости человеческого уха.

Relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing.

  1. Sound beyond human hearingC1formalscientific

    Relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 hertz.

    ruУльтразвуковой

    • Ultrasonic waves are used in medical imaging to create pictures of internal organs.
    • The device emits ultrasonic frequencies to clean jewelry without damage.
    • Bats use ultrasonic echolocation to navigate in the dark.
Forms
  • more ultrasonic comparative form
  • most ultrasonic superlative form