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sonic
[ son-ik ]
/ ˈsɒn ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to sound.
noting or pertaining to a speed equal to that of sound in air at the same height above sea level.
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British Dictionary definitions for sonic
sonic
/ (ˈsɒnɪk) /
adjective
of, involving, or producing sound
having a speed about equal to that of sound in air: 331 metres per second (741 miles per hour) at 0°C
Word Origin for sonic
C20: from Latin sonus sound
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