supersonic

Relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, typically air.

• 🇩🇪Die Schallgeschwindigkeit übertreffend, also schneller als der Schall in einem Medium, meist in Luft. Im weiteren Sinne auch für extrem schnelle Vorgänge oder Entwicklungen gebraucht.

1. Faster than sound B2 formal scientific

   Relating to or denoting a speed greater than that of sound in a given medium, especially air.

   • The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier with a loud boom.
   • Supersonic travel reduces flight time significantly.
   • Engineers are designing new supersonic aircraft for commercial use.

   🇩🇪Überschall-

   Antonyme: infrasonicsubsonic

2. Ultrasonic frequencies C1 formal scientific

   Relating to sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing.

   • Supersonic waves are used in medical imaging technology.
   • The device emits supersonic frequencies for cleaning purposes.
   • Bats navigate using supersonic sound pulses.

   🇩🇪Ultraschall-

   Synonyme: ultrasonic

• more supersonic comparative form
• most supersonic superlative form