supersonics
/ˌsupərˈsɑnɪks/
noun
- The branch of science and engineering that deals with speeds faster than sound.
- Advances in supersonics have made it possible to build quieter supersonic planes.
- Students in the aerospace program study supersonics to understand shock waves.
- Supersonics is an important field for designing high-speed aircraft and missiles.
- Sounds or waves that are above the range of human hearing (ultrasound).
- Some cleaning devices use supersonics to remove dirt from jewelry.
- The bat uses supersonics to navigate in the dark.
- Doctors use supersonics to create images of babies inside the womb.
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