sonic

• Die Schallwellen oder die Schallgeschwindigkeit betreffend; auch bezogen auf den Klang oder die Tontechnik.

Relating to sound waves or the speed of sound.

1. Relating to sound wavesB2formal

   Connected with or involving sound waves, especially those audible to humans.

   Schallwellen betreffend

   • The sonic vibrations from the speaker could be felt throughout the room.
   • Sonic technology is used in medical imaging devices.
   • The sonic boom of the jet startled everyone nearby.

   Synonymeacousticaudioauditoryaural

2. B2formal

   Describing a speed that is equal to or near the speed of sound in air at sea level.

   Schallgeschwindigkeit

   • The aircraft reached sonic speeds during the test flight.
   • Sonic barriers are a challenge for supersonic travel.
   • The sonic threshold was crossed by the experimental plane.