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supersonic

/ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к скоростям, превышающим скорость звука в данной среде, обычно в воздухе.

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

  1. Faster than soundB2formalscientific

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

    ruСверхзвуковой

    • 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.

    Antonymsinfrasonicsubsonic

  2. Ultrasonic frequenciesC1formalscientific

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

    ruУльтразвуковой

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

    Synonymsultrasonic

Forms
  • more supersonic comparative form
  • most supersonic superlative form