Associations to the word «Transonic»

Wiktionary

TRANSONIC, adjective. Just below, or just above the speed of sound (0.8 < Ma < 1.2 approximately)
TRANSONIC, adjective. Passing from subsonic to supersonic, or vice versa

Dictionary definition

TRANSONIC, adjective. (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level; "a sonic boom".

Wise words

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