acoustic wave

/əˌkustɪk weɪv/
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Other forms: acoustic waves

Definitions of acoustic wave
  1. noun
    (acoustics) a wave that transmits sound
    synonyms: sound wave
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    types:
    air wave
    a sound wave that is transmitted via air
    type of:
    undulation, wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
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