supersonics
Americannoun
noun
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the study of supersonic motion
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a less common name for ultrasonics
Etymology
Origin of supersonics
First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at supersonic, -ics
Example Sentences
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But critics say focusing on supersonics now would divert time and expertise that could be put toward reducing broader emissions from aviation, a priority this year for ICAO’s full membership, including the United States.
From Reuters ● Feb. 7, 2022
Carnelly said guidelines specifying that noise limits should be the same for supersonics and subsonics are needed for technical reasons.
From Reuters ● Feb. 7, 2022
Unlike supersonics, however, hypersonics depend on a host of other new technologies that still need to be developed, particularly thermal management systems and materials that can survive intense heat.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2016
With hypersonics as with supersonics, much depends on the propulsion system.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2016
To withstand the heat generated by the higher speed, the U.S. supersonics will be built of titanium and stainless steel.
From Time Magazine Archive
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