supersonics

American

[soo-per-son-iks] / ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the branch of science that deals with supersonic phenomena.

supersonics British

/ ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks /

noun

the study of supersonic motion
a less common name for ultrasonics

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Etymology

Origin of supersonics

First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at supersonic, -ics

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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

Instead of carefully working up to advanced aircraft, British designers tried to make great leaps into supersonics, and crashed short of the mark.

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