Associations to the word «Echolocation»

Wiktionary

ECHOLOCATION, noun. The use of echoes to detect objects as observed in bats and other natural creatures. Also known as biosonar.

Dictionary definition

ECHOLOCATION, noun. Determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it.

Wise words

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