Supersonic

Word SUPERSONIC
Character 10
Hyphenation su per son ic
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Supersonic"

What do we mean by supersonic?

Having, caused by, or relating to a speed greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, especially air. adjective

Of or relating to sound waves beyond human audibility. adjective

Moving at a speed greater than the speed of sound in air; -- this speed varies with altitude, since the speed of sound varies with altitude, as well as with temperature and humidity, being approximately 1129 feet per second at sea level and 984 feet per second at 16 miles altitude. adjective

Capable of moving at speeds higher than the speed of sound; -- of aircraft. adjective

Ultrasonic, having a frequency too high to be audible adjective

Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure) adjective

Having frequencies above those of audible sound adjective

(of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air) adjective

An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

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The word "supersonic" in example sentences

It is then repeated several times, and I realise what we are hearing is not rockets, but planes - very loud and incredibly fast, making me think of the term supersonic, if that even means anything outside of comics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Iran test-fired what it calls a supersonic ballistic surface-to-sea missile today in a dramatic ceremony that saw the missile crash into a ship that went up in smoke. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The Institute, looking further into the future, is investigating the problems likely to be encountered in supersonic flight. ❋ Unknown (1960)

The engine on the X-51, called a supersonic-combustion ramjet, or "scramjet," pulls off a couple of especially tricky tasks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now this fighter does milder duty as a kind of supersonic joyride for the superrich. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I had to tiptoe past him because those blind guys ... they've got some kind of supersonic hearing or something. ❋ Unclebob (2002)

One car where you * could* actually let the "supersonic" blue slide: P posted 4 months ago by Andrew I (guest) * Congrats! ❋ Unknown (2010)

There's a fair amount of voice on it, and you can hear Denio hit one of her "supersonic" stratospheres on "The Shop of Wild Dreams." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cochran, sometimes called the "Speed Queen," held a slew of aviation records and became the first woman to go "supersonic" with Chuck Yeager flying her chase plane. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One car where you * could* actually let the "supersonic" blue slide: P posted 2 weeks ago by Andrew I (guest) * Congrats! ❋ Unknown (2010)

One car where you * could* actually let the "supersonic" blue slide: P posted 5 months ago by Andrew I (guest) * Congrats! ❋ Unknown (2010)

The wind travels at "supersonic" speed until it crosses a shockwave called the termination shock. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Following on from the successful 'supersonic' event which showcased Apple's recently launched Final Cut Studio, Cryptic Peach are now demonstrating how integrating Adobe Creative Suite into existing Apple & AVID environments can cut time and costs in content creation as seen in the latest Hollywood Blockbuster 'Avatar' which successfully integrated AVID and Adobe Creative Suite. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don't think anyone will dispute that notion, but within the sub-culture that is the Big Blue Nation, we are a "supersonic" microwave society ... we want answers, and we want them yesterday. ❋ Ken Howlett (2009)

By EMMA O'NEILL emma. [email protected] IF YOU have ever been 'supersonic' you might yet win the title of Australia's strongest man. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Its mystique still attracts the most-ambitious young aviators, even if nowadays the greatest danger most of them face is simply flying the aircraft at supersonic speed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Imagine their surprise when the top 1313 ft of the cone exploded at supersonic speed – killing everyone in the 8-mile blast zone and a fair amount in the 16-mile secondary blast zone. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2010)

Also targeted for trims: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a stealthy, supersonic fighter designed by Lockheed Martin Corp. that is supposed to replace a wide range of aircraft now in service with the both U.S. and allies. ❋ Nathan Hodge (2011)

Law Number XLIV: Aircraft flight in the 21st century will always be in a westerly direction, preferably supersonic, crossing time zones to provide the additional hours needed to fix the broken electronics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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