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kHz

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kHz British  

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  1. kilohertz

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The measurements showed that the hedgehogs' brainstems responded to sounds ranging from 4-85 kHz, with their strongest sensitivity around 40 kHz.

From Science Daily Mar. 12, 2026

They produce "ultra-high pitches" up to 40kHz, while humans can only hear up to about 20 kHz.

From BBC Oct. 15, 2021

While all transceivers run on the international frequency standard of 457 kHz, the equipment can vary.

From Washington Times Mar. 21, 2020

Outside of the X10, the mid-tier X7 is designed to provide the same experience as Pioneer’s HDJ-2000MK2 headphones and has a newly developed 50mm driver with a frequency range of 5 Hz to 30 kHz.

From The Verge Sep. 1, 2017

A 20.0 kHz, 16.0 V source connected to an inductor produces a 2.00 A current.

From Textbooks Aug. 12, 2015

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