echolocation

/ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

echo sounding(English)biosonar(English)echolocalization(English)bioultrasonics(English)sonotaxis(English)eavesdropping(English)ethoscope(English)bioson(English)pipistrelle(English)kish(English)baleen(English)bats(English)

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