ultrasonicsEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryultrasonics /ˌəltrəˈsäniks, ˌəltrəˈsɑnɪks / ▸ plural noun [treated as singular] the science and application of ultrasonic waves. ▪ [treated as singular or plural] ultrasonic waves; ultrasound: the pattern of ultrasonics has so far remained elusive.