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hypersonic

/ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/

/ˌhaɪpərˈsɑnɪk/

Translations

hypersonicadjective

more hypersonic

Comp.

most hypersonic

Super.

/ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/

/ˌhaɪpərˈsɑnɪk/

The new aircraft is capable of reaching hypersonic speeds.

Новый самолет способен достигать гиперзвуковых скоростей.

Synonyms

hypersonicadjective

Relating to speeds that are five or more times the speed of sound in air.

The new hypersonic aircraft can travel from New York to London in under two hours.

Capable of travelling at hypersonic speed (five or more times the speed of sound).

Hypersonic missiles pose new challenges for modern air-defence systems.