Sound (definition)

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Definition: 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.

consider also terms at PHON-
See Also Acoustic Stimulation; Noise
Examples High-Energy Shock Waves; Noise; Phonons

Other names Waves, Sound; Waves, Elastic; Waves, Acoustic; Wave, Sound; Wave, Elastic; Wave, Acoustic; Ultrasound Radiations; Sounds; Sound Wave; Sonic Radiations; Radiations, Ultrasound; Radiations, Sonic; Radiation, Ultrasound; Radiation, Sonic; Elastic Wave; Acoustic Wave; Ultrasound Radiation; Sound Waves; Sonic Radiation; Elastic Waves

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