Infrasonic
adjective
Infrasonic refers to sound waves with frequencies below the range of human hearing, typically below 20 Hertz.
The infrasonic waves generated by the earthquake were detected by sensitive instruments.

Often appears as...
- infrasonic waves
- infrasonic sound
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Neutral
General
adjective
Related to sound waves that are lower than the audible range for humans, often used in geological and physical studies.
Researchers used infrasonic signals to study the internal structure of the Earth.

Often appears as...
- infrasonic detection
- infrasonic phenomena
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Infrasonic refers to sound waves with frequencies below the range of human hearing, typically below 20 Hertz.
The infrasonic waves generated by the earthquake were detected by sensitive instruments.

Often appears as...
- infrasonic waves
- infrasonic sound
Usage tips
Neutral
General
adjective
Related to sound waves that are lower than the audible range for humans, often used in geological and physical studies.
Researchers used infrasonic signals to study the internal structure of the Earth.

Often appears as...
- infrasonic detection
- infrasonic phenomena
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Scientific Use
The term is often used in technical contexts like physics and engineering.
Infrasonic detectors are vital for understanding seismic activity.
Environmental Monitoring
Infrasonic sounds are recorded to monitor natural events.
Cities use infrasonic waves for studying wind patterns.
Artistic Representation
Infrasonics can create mood and atmosphere in sound art.
Musicians explore the use of infrasonic tones in compositions.
Scientific Use
The term is often used in technical contexts like physics and engineering.
Infrasonic detectors are vital for understanding seismic activity.
Environmental Monitoring
Infrasonic sounds are recorded to monitor natural events.
Cities use infrasonic waves for studying wind patterns.
Artistic Representation
Infrasonics can create mood and atmosphere in sound art.
Musicians explore the use of infrasonic tones in compositions.
Scientific Use
The term is often used in technical contexts like physics and engineering.
Infrasonic detectors are vital for understanding seismic activity.
Environmental Monitoring
Infrasonic sounds are recorded to monitor natural events.
Cities use infrasonic waves for studying wind patterns.
Artistic Representation
Infrasonics can create mood and atmosphere in sound art.
Musicians explore the use of infrasonic tones in compositions.
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