ultrasound
Ultrasound (noun) means Sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear. Example: “Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal.”
How to use ultrasound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery high-pitched sound waves, or the medical scan that uses them to see inside the body.
Word forms
ultrasounded past tense, ultrasounds plural, ultrasounds singular
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Etymology
From "ultra-" ("beyond") plus "sound".
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What does “ultrasound” mean?
The word “ultrasound” means sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear. In plain terms, very high-pitched sound waves, or the medical scan that uses them to see inside the body.
How do you use “ultrasound” in a sentence?
Here is “ultrasound” used in a sentence: “Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal.”
What part of speech is “ultrasound”?
“Ultrasound” is a noun.
Is “ultrasound” a common word?
“Ultrasound” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ultrasound” have?
“Ultrasound” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.
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