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sonic

/ˈsɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

B2formalcommontechnical/ˈsɒn.ɪk/

Relating to sound waves or the speed of sound.

ruОтносящийся к звуковым волнам или скорости звука.esRelativo a las ondas sonoras o a la velocidad del sonido.frRelatif aux ondes sonores ou à la vitesse du son.deDie Schallwellen oder die Schallgeschwindigkeit betreffend; auch bezogen auf den Klang oder die Tontechnik.ptRelativo a ondas sonoras ou à velocidade do som.zh与声波有关的,或指声音的速度。arصفة تتعلق بالصوت أو الموجات الصوتية أو سرعة الصوت.

  1. Relating to sound waves B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruЗвуковойesrelativo a las ondas sonorasfrsonique (relatif aux ondes sonores)deSchallwellen betreffendptSônicozh声波的arصوتي

    Synonymes: acousticaudioauditoryaural

  2. Speed of sound B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruЗвуковойessónico (velocidad del sonido)frsonique (vitesse du son)deSchallgeschwindigkeitptSônicozh音速的arصوتي

  • more sonic comparative form
  • most sonic superlative form