Sep 26, 2006 23:21
18 yrs ago
German term

Nebenton

German to English Tech/Engineering Aerospace / Aviation / Space aircraft engine sound
About the Eurofighter:

Ihre EJ200-Triebwerke lassen sich an einem hochfrequenten Nebenton akustisch vom J79 gut unterscheiden.

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the EJ200 engines' sound spectrum can be easily distinguished/identified by their additional high-frequency tone

An attempt.


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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This is really hard to grade. I ended up using "high-pitched sound," since the article wasn't that technical. But thanks to all for your input."
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additional sound/noise (hier)

as in engine noise/sound of an engine
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harmonic

a high-frequency harmonic

(although usually used in the plural form, I think this is a valid translation; 'Ton' implies a fairly well-defined, audible frequency (range) which is most likely generated by constructive interference of lower frequencies)
Peer comment(s):

agree Martin Cassell
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