definitions

infrasonic

[ in-fruh-son-ik ]
/ ˌɪn frəˈsɒn ɪk /

adjective

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

Nearby words

infrared microscope, infrared photography, infrared radiation, infrared star, infrared telescope, infrasonic, infrasonics, infrasound, infraspecific, infraspinatus bursa, infrastructure

Origin of infrasonic

First recorded in 1925–30; infra- + sonic
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Medicine definitions for infrasonic

infrasonic

[ ĭn′frə-sŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Generating or using waves or vibrations with frequencies below that of audible sound.
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Science definitions for infrasonic

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 forms

infrasonic adjective
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