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sonic barrier

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noun
  1. sound barrier.
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Origin of sonic barrier

First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for sonic barrier

sonic barrier

noun
  1. another name for sound barrier
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sonic barrier in Science

sonic barrier

[sŏn′ĭk]
  1. See sound barrier.
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sonic barrier in Culture

sonic barrier

See sound barrier.

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