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Hypersonic vs Sonic - What's the difference?

hypersonic | sonic |

Hypersonic is a see also of sonic.


As adjectives the difference between hypersonic and sonic

is that hypersonic is (of a speed|aviation) equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound while sonic is of or relating to sound.

hypersonic

English

(wikipedia hypersonic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a speed, aviation) equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
  • (of a speed, aeronautics) far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or disassociation of the air.

    • Related terms

    * plasmasonic * supersonic * transonic * subsonic

    sonic

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • of or relating to sound
  • having a speed approaching that of the speed of sound in air

    • See also

    * hypersonic * subsonic * supersonic * transonic * ultrasonic

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