Definitions

1. verb

to clean or treat with ultrasonic waves

“The dentist used ultrasonic waves to clean the patient’s teeth.”

2. verb

to make (something) vibrate with ultrasonic waves

“The researcher sonicated the liquid to break down the particles.”

3. noun

the action of treating or cleaning with ultrasonic waves

“The dentist performed a sonication on the patient’s teeth.”

4. noun

a device that produces ultrasonic waves

“The researcher used a sonicator to break down the chemical compounds.”