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Sound  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Radiation, Sonic
  • Radiations, Sonic
  • Sonic Radiation
  • Sonic Radiations

Scope note

  • A type of non-ionizing radiation in which energy is transmitted through solid, liquid, or gas as compression waves. Sound (acoustic or sonic) radiation with frequencies above the audible range is classified as ultrasonic. Sound radiation below the audible range is classified as infrasonic.

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