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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
/ ̅̅′pə-ŏ′ĭ /
- Having a speed greater than that of sound in a designated medium, usually air; having a speed greater than Mach 1.
- Compare hypersonic
Derived Forms
- ˌܱˈDzԾ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- p·Dzi·· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of supersonic1
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Example Sentences
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.
Fortunately, L.A. is filled with unexpected places that provide an escape from the supersonic speed of our daily lives, and many of them offer gift cards.
The RAF said the Typhoon had been authorised to fly at supersonic speed for operational reasons.
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