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supersonic
[soo-per-son-ik]
adjective
greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
capable of achieving such speed.
a supersonic plane.
supersonic
/ ˌːəˈɒɪ /
adjective
being, having, or capable of reaching a speed in excess of the speed of sound
supersonic aircraft
supersonic
Having a speed greater than that of sound in a designated medium, usually air; having a speed greater than Mach 1.
Compare hypersonic subsonic transonic
Other 51Թ Forms
- supersonically adverb
- ˌܱˈDzԾ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of supersonic1
Example Sentences
Next in his supersonic sights are Northampton as his Bordeaux-Begles team prepare for Saturday's Champions Cup final.
A bullet travelling at supersonic speed first creates a sonic boom - often called a "crack".
India is negotiating sales of supersonic missiles to Southeast Asian states that could be used to deter Chinese provocations in the South China Sea.
It would also include funding for increased staffing at Arctic Command in the capital Nuuk and an upgrade for one of Greenland's three main civilian airports to handle F-35 supersonic fighter aircraft.
Sir David started the company in April 1973, originally to develop a precision measuring tool for use on the Concorde supersonic jet.
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