ultrasonics

ul·tra·son·ics

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhl-truh-son-iks]
- /ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪks/
- /ˌʌl.trə.ˈsɒ.nɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhl-truh-son-iks]
- /ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪks/

Definitions of ultrasonics word

noun ultrasonics the branch of science that deals with the effects of sound waves above human perception. 1
noun ultrasonics the branch of physics concerned with ultrasonic waves 0
noun ultrasonics the science dealing with ultrasonic phenomena 0

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Origin of ultrasonics

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; See origin at ultrasonic, -ics

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ultrasonics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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