shockwave

Übersetzungen

shockwavesubstantiv
shockwaves
Pl.
onde de choc
The meteorite impact produced a powerful shockwave that rattled buildings five miles away.
L’impact de la météorite a produit une puissante onde de choc qui a fait trembler des bâtiments situés à huit kilomètres.
onde de chocAu sens figuré, surtout au pluriel.
News of the merger sent shockwaves through the financial sector.
La nouvelle de la fusion a provoqué des ondes de choc dans le secteur financier.
Synonyme
blast wave
ripple effect
seismic wave
shock front
pressure wave
shock wave
shockwaveadjektiv
Used attributively, especially in technical or medical contexts (e.g., "shockwave therapy").
à ondes de chocEmploi surtout médical ou technique.
Shockwave therapy is often used to treat chronic tendon injuries.
La thérapie à ondes de choc est souvent utilisée pour traiter les blessures chroniques des tendons.

Definitionen

shockwavesubstantiv
A high-pressure wave generated by an explosion, impact, or other sudden force, marked by an abrupt change in pressure, temperature, and density of the medium through which it passes.
The meteorite impact produced a powerful shockwave that rattled buildings five miles away.
(figurative, usually plural) A sudden and widespread feeling of surprise, fear, or outrage caused by an unexpected event.
News of the merger sent shockwaves through the financial sector.
shockwaveadjektiv
Relating to or employing shockwaves.
Shockwave therapy is often used to treat chronic tendon injuries.