hearingscience
nounUK /ˈhɪərɪŋˌsaɪəns/
US /ˈhɪrɪŋˌsaɪəns/
The science of how we hear sounds with our ears.
In hearingscience class, we learned how sound travels into the ear.
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2. The study of how animals detect and use sound.
Hearingscience helps us understand how bats find their way in the dark.
3. The science behind devices that help people hear better.
Hearingscience made it possible to build tiny hearing aids.
4. The study of how noise affects health and learning.
Hearingscience shows that loud music can hurt your ears.