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ultrasound in French

ultrasound in French is ultrason, ultra-son — ultrasound means sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.

ultrasound in French

ultrason
noun
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.
ultra-son
noun
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.

What does "ultrasound" mean?

  1. noun Sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.
    "Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal."
  2. noun A medical scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
    "The couple watched the ultrasound and saw their baby for the first time."
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ultrasound in a sentence

  • Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal.
  • The couple watched the ultrasound and saw their baby for the first time.
  • The doctor ordered an ultrasound to check for gallstones.

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What is "ultrasound" in French?

"ultrasound" in French is ultrason, ultra-son. ultrasound means: Sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.

How do you use "ultrasound" in a sentence?

Example: "Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal." In French, "ultrasound" is ultrason, ultra-son.

Are there other ways to say "ultrasound" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ultrasound": ultrason, ultra-son.

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