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sonic barrier

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sonic barrier
n.
The sudden sharp increase in aerodynamic drag experienced by aircraft approaching the speed of sound. Also called sound barrier.

sonic barrier
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) another name for sound barrier

sonic barrier  (snk)
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Noun1.sonic barrier - the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
drag, retarding force - the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid


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