Hypersonic meaning

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Of, relating to, or capable of speed equal to or exceeding five times the speed of sound.
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Designating, of, or traveling at a speed equal to five times the speed of sound or greater.
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Relating to or capable of speeds equal to or exceeding five times the speed of sound (Mach 5 and above).
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(of a speed, aviation) Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
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(of a speed, aeronautics) Far enough above the speed of sound so as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or disassociation of the air.
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Origin of hypersonic

hyper- +‎ sonic

Sentence Examples

  • It was able to survive in 200 degrees Celsius at speeds of Mach 7 for ten seconds in a hypersonic wind tunnel.

  • hypersonic flight could prove impossible.

  • hypersonic flows operating in the building.

  • hypersonic vehicles.

  • Some think the Air Force has built a hypersonic spy plane that can travel at six times the speed of sound.

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