ultrasonics
Definitions
Agriculture
- noun using high-frequency sound waves to tell what is below the skin of a live animal. By using ultrasonics, it is possible to tell the amount of fat layers and the muscle area.
Electronics
- The study of the phenomena pertaining to and arising from ultrasonic waves, and their applications. Also spelled ultra-sonics. Also called supersonics.
Medical
- noun the study of ultrasound and its use in medical treatments
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