To expose a suspension of cells or microbes to the disruptive effect of the energy of high frequency sound waves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(son´ĭ-kāt) to expose to sound waves; to disrupt bacteria by exposure to high-frequency sound waves. the products of such disruption.
Type: Term Pronunciation: son′i-kāt Definitions: 1. To expose a suspension of cells or microbes to the disruptive effect of the energy of high frequency sound waves.