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bottom reflection
(English) The return of transmitted sound from the bottom of the ocean; the characteristics of reflected sound depend on the nature of the bottom and on the wavelength of the sound. (See also: acoustics, echo ranging, echo)
réflexion sur le fond
(French) Le retour de son transmis du fond de l'océan; les caractéristiques de son renvoyé dépendent de la nature du fond et sur la longueur d'onde du son. (See also: acoustics, echo ranging, echo)
eco do fundo oceânico
(Portuguese) Reflexão pelo fundo do oceano, de som emitido. Depende da natureza do fundo e do comprimento de onda emitido. (See also: acoustics, echo ranging, echo)

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