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shockwave

shockwavenoun

shockwaves

Translations

ударная волна

The meteorite impact produced a powerful shockwave that rattled buildings five miles away.

Удар метеорита вызвал мощную ударную волну, которая потрясла здания на расстоянии пяти миль.

потрясениефигурально

News of the merger sent shockwaves through the financial sector.

Новость о слиянии вызвала потрясение в финансовом секторе.

Additional translations

шоковая волнакалька с английского, реже употребляется, преимущественно в технике

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

blast wave

ripple effect

seismic wave

shock front

pressure wave

shock wave

shockwaveadjective

Used attributively, especially in technical or medical contexts (e.g., "shockwave therapy").

Translations

ударно-волновойнаучно-техническое употребление

Shockwave therapy is often used to treat chronic tendon injuries.

Ударно-волновая терапия часто используется для лечения хронических повреждений сухожилий.

Definitions

Relating to or employing shockwaves.

Shockwave therapy is often used to treat chronic tendon injuries.

Synonyms

shockwaveproper noun

Definitions

A now-discontinued multimedia platform and browser plugin developed by Adobe for displaying interactive content.

Early browser games frequently required the Shockwave plugin.