infrasound

[in-fruh-sound]

noun

sound with frequencies below the audible range.

Origin of infrasound

First recorded in 1925–30; infra- + sound¹

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British Dictionary definitions for infrasound

infrasound

noun

soundlike waves having a frequency below the audible range, that is, below about 16Hz

Derived Formsinfrasonic (ˌɪnfrəˈsɒnɪk), adjective

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infrasound 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