transonic
close to the speed of propagation of sound; moving at 700–780 miles per hour (1127–1255 km/h) at sea level.
Origin of transonic
1- Also transsonic.
Words Nearby transonic
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How to use transonic in a sentence
They carry exotic names—such as transonic truss-braced wings, blended-wing bodies and double bubbles—that reflect how far removed they are from most of the conventional planes that now carry commercial passengers worldwide.
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British Dictionary definitions for transonic
/ (trænˈsɒnɪk) /
of or relating to conditions when travelling at or near the speed of sound
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Scientific definitions for transonic
[ trăn-sŏn′ĭk ]
Relating to or capable of speeds at or near the speed of sound (at or approaching Mach 1) or to aerodynamic conditions for bodies travelling at such speeds. Compare hypersonic subsonic supersonic.
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