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Meaning of infrasound | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz).

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Infraschall
Español infrasonido
Suomi infraääni
Français infra-son infrason
日本語 超低周波音
Русский инфразву́к

Examples

“Elcor speech is ponderous and monotone. Among themselves, scent, slight movements, and subvocalized infrasound convey shades of meaning that make a human smile seem as subtle as a fireworks display. Since their subtlety can lead to misunderstandings with other species, the elcor often go out of their way to clarify when they are being sarcastic, amused, or angry.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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