infrasonic

[in-fruh-son-ik]

adjective

noting or pertaining to a sound wave with a frequency below the audio-frequency range.

Origin of infrasonic

First recorded in 1925–30; infra- + sonic

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Word Origin and History for infrasonic

adj.

1927, from infra- + sonic.

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infrasonic in Medicine

infrasonic

[ĭn′frə-sŏn′ĭk]

adj.

Generating or using waves or vibrations with frequencies below that of audible sound.

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infrasonic in Science

infrasound

[ĭn′frə-sound′]

Sound whose wave frequency is too low (under 15-20 hertz) to be heard by humans. Some animals, such as elephants and whales, emit calls at infrasound frequencies. See Note at ultrasound.

Related formsinfrasonic adjective

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