supersonic

• Relativo a velocidades superiores à velocidade do som no meio em questão, geralmente no ar. Também pode designar algo extremamente rápido.

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.

   Supersônico

   • 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.

   Antônimosinfrasonicsubsonic

2. Ultrasonic frequenciesC1formalscientific

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

   Ultrassônico

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

   Sinônimosultrasonic