Definitions

sound wave

NOUN

wave that transmits sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

radio wave

WEAK

acoustic wave sound propagation

Example Sentences

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It works by sending laser light into the body and detecting the sound waves produced when certain molecules absorb that light.

From Science Daily

These waves behave somewhat like sound waves, but instead of traveling through the air or deep inside a material, they move only along its surface.

From Science Daily

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