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subsonic

/sʌbˈsɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/sʌbˈsɒn.ɪk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к скоростям, меньшим скорости звука в данной среде, обычно в воздухе.

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

  1. Speed below soundC1formaltechnical

    Relating to or moving at a speed less than that of sound in a given medium, typically air.

    ruДозвуковой

    • The aircraft was designed for subsonic flight to reduce fuel consumption.
    • Subsonic speeds are generally below 767 miles per hour at sea level.
    • The engineer explained the differences between subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics.

    Antonymssupersonic

Forms
  • more subsonic comparative form
  • most subsonic superlative form