sonication

/ˌsɑnɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of using ultrasonic waves to clean, mix, or break apart materials, often in a laboratory or industrial setting.
    • After sonication, the particles were evenly distributed in the liquid.
    • Sonication is commonly used to clean delicate instruments.
    • The lab uses sonication to break open cells for protein extraction.
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