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adj
equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, ten times the speed of sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
adj
far enough above the speed of sound as to cause ionization of the air through shock heating deriving from the sonic shockwave, with resultant radio blackout, and plasma sheath surrounding the object travelling at speed
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
From plasma + sonic.
