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ultrasonic

[uhl-truh-son-ik] / ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪk /


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Ultrasonic microphones were positioned about 10 centimeters away to record whatever noise was made by the tomato and tobacco plants, as well as wheat, corn, cactus and henbit.

From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2023

The “3D Ultrasonic Large Fingerprint Sensor” technology actually comes from Qualcomm, which calls it “3D Sonic Max” and has touted its inclusion in a recent phone from Vivo’s gaming-focused sub-brand iQOO.

From The Verge • May 18, 2022

Ultrasonic: These use a high-speed vibrating plate that turns water into a fine mist.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2021

Ultrasonic calls cast a narrower, more precise sound beam than lower-frequency ones.

From Scientific American • Feb. 4, 2021

Ultrasonic sound will kill all mosquito larvae in a laboratory tank; however, it kills other aquatic organisms as well.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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