1. plural of sonication; processes of applying sound energy (typically ultrasonic waves) to agitate particles or break down materials
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• The laboratory performed multiple sonications to extract DNA from the tissue samples.
• Different sonications were required for each type of cell culture.
• The researcher compared the effectiveness of various sonications on protein extraction.
• Brief sonications helped disperse the nanoparticles evenly in the solution.
• The protocol called for three separate sonications at different power levels.
• Quality control required documenting all sonications used in the experiment.