ultrasonics
plural noun
ul·tra·son·ics
ˌəl-trə-ˈsä-niks 
1
: ultrasonic vibrations or compressional waves
2
singular in construction
: the study of ultrasonic vibrations and their associated phenomena
3
: ultrasonic devices
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The full suite of sensors Volvo has presented include cameras, ultrasonics, LiDARs and radars.
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James Morris, Forbes, 3 July 2021
James Morris, Forbes, 3 July 2021
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“Ultrasonics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrasonics. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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ultrasonics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
ul·tra·son·ics
ˌəl-trə-ˈsän-iks
1
: the science or technology of ultrasonic phenomena
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