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sonic boom

/ˈsɒnɪk buːm/

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/ˈsɒnɪk buːm/C1formalscientific
  • ruГромкий взрывной звук, вызванный ударной волной от самолёта или другого объекта, движущегося в воздухе быстрее скорости звука.
  1. Shock wave soundB2formal

    A loud explosive sound caused by the shock wave from an aircraft or other object traveling through the air faster than the speed of sound.

    ruЗвук ударной волны

    • The fighter jet created a sonic boom as it broke the sound barrier.
    • Residents near the airbase reported hearing a loud sonic boom.
    • Sonic booms can sometimes cause minor damage to buildings.