su·per·son·ics

(so͞o′pər-sŏn′ĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The study of phenomena produced by the motion of a body through a medium at velocities greater than that of sound.

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supersonics

(ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks)

n (functioning as singular)

1. (General Physics) the study of supersonic motion

2. (General Physics) a less common name for ultrasonics

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su•per•son•ics

(ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

the branch of science that deals with supersonic phenomena.

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