HyperDic: sonic_barrier

English > 1 sense of the expression sonic barrier:
NOUNphenomenonsonic barrier, sound barrierthe increase / increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
English > sonic barrier: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe increase / increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound.
Synonymsound barrier
Broaderdrag, retarding forceThe phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
Spanishbarrera del sonido
Catalanbarrera del so

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