sonic

• Relatif aux ondes sonores ou à la vitesse du son.

Relating to sound waves or the speed of sound.

1. Relating to sound wavesB2formal

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

   sonique (relatif aux ondes sonores)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacousticaudioauditoryaural

2. B2formal

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

   sonique (vitesse du son)

   • 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.