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ultrasonic

🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌltrə'sɔnɪk/🇺🇸 US/.ʌltrә'sɒnik/
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Definitions

adj.

Relating to sound frequencies above the range of human hearing, typically above 20 kilohertz.

超声的,超声波的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ultrabeyond, extremely
+
sonsound
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=ultrasonic

Common Collocations

  • 1.ultrasonic waves超声波
  • 2.ultrasonic sensor超声波传感器
  • 3.ultrasonic cleaner超声波清洗机
  • 4.ultrasonic frequency超声频率

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Ultrasonic sensors detect objects by emitting high-frequency sound.

  • 2.

    Bats navigate in the dark using ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles and prey.

  • 3.

    The dentist used an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar from my teeth.

  • 4.

    Ultrasonic sensors are widely used in industrial automation for distance measurement.

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