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supersonic

su·per·so·nic

US/ˌsupɜrˈsɑnɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

  • “a supersonic bomber flies so fast that it must release its bombs while the target is still over the horizon”
Antonyms
2.

having frequencies above those of audible sound

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Origin

From super- + sonic. Doublet of hypersonic.

Phrases

  • supersonic heterodyne receiver

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