ultrasonic
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The reason you have probably never heard a thirsty plant make noise is that the sounds are ultrasonic — about 20–100 kilohertz.
From Scientific American
Tesla also used ultrasonic sensors, shorter-range devices that detect obstructions within inches of the car.
From Washington Post
Both its screens support up to a 120Hz refresh rate and have ultrasonic fingerprint scanners built into them.
From The Verge
It’s an ultrasonic photograph of my son in his mother’s womb, and it’s occupying the gallery on my fridge right now.
From New York Times
Treatment options are limited, though some patients use bone stimulator devices, which use electrical or ultrasonic impulses to try to speed healing, said Nicholas DiNubile, an American orthopedic surgeon.
From New York Times
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