As adjectives the difference between hypersonic and hypertonic
is that
hypersonic is (of a speed|aviation) equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound while
hypertonic is (of a solution) having a greater osmotic pressure than another.
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
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hypertonic Adjective
( en adjective)
(of a solution) having a greater osmotic pressure than another
(anatomy) having a very high muscular tension; spastic
Antonyms
* hypotonic
See also
* isotonic
Anagrams
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