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sonar Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A system for detecting the presence and location of submerged objects by emitting sound pulses and measuring their return after being reflected.
Usage Example
"The research vessel used advanced echolocation to accurately map the contours of the ocean floor."
Strong
echolocation
• noun (Context 2)
The natural biological ability of certain animals, such as bats and dolphins, to navigate and find prey using reflected sound waves.
Usage Example
"Dolphins rely on their natural biological echolocation to hunt in murky waters where vision is heavily restricted."
Strongest
echolocation
biosonar
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