"cymatics" meaning in All languages combined

See cymatics on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /saɪˈmæ.tɪks/
Etymology: Coined by Hans Jenny from Ancient Greek κῦμα (kûma, “wave”) + -ics. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κῦμα||wave}} Ancient Greek κῦμα (kûma, “wave”), {{suffix|en||ics}} + -ics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cymatics (uncountable)
  1. (physics) The study of visible effects of sound and vibration. Wikipedia link: cymatics Tags: uncountable Related terms: cymatic

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