a. [f. prec. + -AL.] Of or pertaining to the science of acoustics.

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1831.  Faraday, Exp. Res., xlvi. 314. On a peculiar class of acoustical figures: and on certain forms assumed by groups of particles upon vibrating elastic surfaces.

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1859.  Dickens, T. of two Cit., 65. Such a curious corner in its acoustical properties, such a peculiar Ear of a place.

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1871.  Earle, Philol. Eng. Tongue, § 109. The acoustical study of the organs of speech.

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1877.  Tyndall, in Daily News, 2 Oct., 2/5. Does it describe an optical and acoustical fact, a visible host, an audible song?

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  2.  Promoting hearing.

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a. 1845.  Hood, T. of Trumpet, xxv. For the Aurist only took a mug, And pour’d in his ear some acoustical drug.

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