Sound
Synonyms
Acoustic Wave
Acoustic Waves
Elastic Wave
Elastic Waves
Radiation, Sonic
Radiations, Sonic
Sonic Radiation
Sonic Radiations
Sound Wave
Sound Waves
Sounds
Wave, Acoustic
Wave, Elastic
Wave, Sound
Waves, Acoustic
Waves, Elastic
Waves, Sound
A type of non-ionizing radiation in which energy is transmitted through solid, liquid, or gas as compression waves. Sound (acoustic or sonic) radiation with frequencies above the audible range is classified as ultrasonic. Sound radiation below the audible range is classified as infrasonic.
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