Soundwave
noun
A soundwave is a wave of pressure that travels through air, water, or other materials, allowing us to hear sounds.
When you speak, your voice creates soundwaves that reach other people's ears.

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soundwave frequency,soundwave propagation,soundwave pattern
noun
In physics, a soundwave is defined as a longitudinal wave that results from the oscillation of particles within a medium.
The soundwave traveled through the water, allowing the divers to communicate.

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Formal
longitudinal soundwave,transverse soundwave
noun
A soundwave is a wave of pressure that travels through air, water, or other materials, allowing us to hear sounds.
When you speak, your voice creates soundwaves that reach other people's ears.

Usage tips
Neutral
soundwave frequency,soundwave propagation,soundwave pattern
noun
In physics, a soundwave is defined as a longitudinal wave that results from the oscillation of particles within a medium.
The soundwave traveled through the water, allowing the divers to communicate.

Usage tips
Formal
longitudinal soundwave,transverse soundwave
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Contextual Usage
Understanding soundwaves helps in fields like music and acoustics.
In audio engineering, soundwave manipulation is key to sound design.
Physical Phenomenon
Recognizing soundwaves as vibrations can enhance understanding of sound.
Soundwaves are physical manifestations of sound itself.
Scientific Insight
In science, soundwaves are studied to understand sound transmission.
Studying soundwaves can help in fields such as physics and engineering.
Contextual Usage
Understanding soundwaves helps in fields like music and acoustics.
In audio engineering, soundwave manipulation is key to sound design.
Physical Phenomenon
Recognizing soundwaves as vibrations can enhance understanding of sound.
Soundwaves are physical manifestations of sound itself.
Scientific Insight
In science, soundwaves are studied to understand sound transmission.
Studying soundwaves can help in fields such as physics and engineering.
Contextual Usage
Understanding soundwaves helps in fields like music and acoustics.
In audio engineering, soundwave manipulation is key to sound design.
Physical Phenomenon
Recognizing soundwaves as vibrations can enhance understanding of sound.
Soundwaves are physical manifestations of sound itself.
Scientific Insight
In science, soundwaves are studied to understand sound transmission.
Studying soundwaves can help in fields such as physics and engineering.
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