subsonic

Speech parts

1. subsonic - Noun

2. subsonic - Adjective

Meaning

(of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sonic static acoustic ultraviolet acoustical phonic supersonic inaudible venturi ultrasonic sonic boom sonic barrier infrasonic hypersonic subaudible
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Antonyms

sonic supersonic acoustic acoustical ultrasonic transonic

Examples

aircraft flying at subsonic speeds Source: Internet

A key trait of ramjet engines is that combustion is done at subsonic speeds. Source: Internet

Aft-swept wing settings are used in high subsonic and supersonic flight. Source: Internet

Although they moved quickly in flight, early re-entry systems slowed dramatically once they reached the lower atmosphere, The Polaris W58 warhead was subsonic. Source: Internet

After shock wave detachment, an entry vehicle must carry significantly more shocklayer gas around the leading edge stagnation point (the subsonic cap). Source: Internet

As of March 2007, the GDF has been reconfigured to operate a cold gas gun for subsonic CEV capsule aerodynamics. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

subsolidus subsolution subsong subsonically subsonication subsort