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hypersonic

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hy·per·son·ic  (hpr-snk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or capable of speed equal to or exceeding five times the speed of sound.
hyper·soni·cal·ly adv.
hypersonic
Adjective
having a speed of at least five times the speed of sound
hypersonic  (hpr-snk)
Relating to or capable of speeds equal to or exceeding five times the speed of sound (Mach 5 and above). Compare subsonicsupersonictransonic
Of or pertaining to speeds equal to, or in excess of, five times the speed of sound. See also speed of sound.
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