acoustic

Example Sentences

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Some companies are promoting new technology, called distributed acoustic sensing, that they say can let operators know if there is a ship near a cable or if a cable has been damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This setup acts as an "acoustic levitator," allowing the beads to remain suspended and still in mid-air.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

She came up playing acoustic folky guitar and singing in clubs in her hometown of Toronto for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"Sea mines and other explosive devices can cause acoustic disturbance impacting sea mammals and other animals, and blast damage to natural undersea structures such as reefs," Weir said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I looked down at the research proposal, not ready to tackle the physics of an acoustic tag.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen