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sound wave

NOUN
wave that transmits sound
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That was explained as being because the technology used in Australia has a two-frame gap between the pictures and the sound wave.

From BBC

It has been explained to BBC Sport that the technology used in Australia has a two-frame gap between the pictures and the sound wave.

From BBC

It is a tool that allows scientists to use sound waves to explore the ocean.

From Literature

Because a fish's body is close in density to water, sound waves pass through it.

From Science Daily

While the molds use chemical signals to coordinate, Aronson and his collaborators chose acoustic communication instead, since sound waves travel faster than chemical signals, making the approach more practical for robotic applications.

From The Wall Street Journal