adj 1 a  :  having a frequency above the human ear's audibility limit of about 20,000 hertz - used of waves and vibrations  b  :  utilizing, produced by, or relating to ultrasonic waves or vibrations <removal of tartar with an scaler>   2  :  ULTRASOUND ul*tra*son*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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