hypersonic

Meaning

Adjective

  • Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
  • Far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or dissociation of the air.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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