WordNet
n. (acoustics) a wave that transmits sound [syn: sound wave]
Wikipedia
Acoustic waves are a type of longitudinal waves that propagate by means of adiabatic compression and decompression. Longitudinal waves are waves that have the same direction of vibration as their direction of travel. Important quantities for describing acoustic waves are sound pressure, particle velocity, particle displacement and sound intensity. Acoustic waves travel with the speed of sound which depends on the medium they're passing through.
Usage examples of "acoustic wave".
According to Sandecker, the acoustic wave would strike the island in minutes, followed by the eruption of the volcanoes.
Converse is sailing the ship on an around the-world cruise when it is hit by an acoustic wave.
Saunders-owned cruise ship that is visiting Seymour Island when the acoustic wave hits.
Converse is sailing the ship on an around the-world cruisewhen it is hit by an acoustic wave.
Same for his hearing-simmed eardrums responding to calculated acoustic wave propagation.
Same for his hearingsimmed eardrums responding to calculated acoustic wave propagation.