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Definition of Transonic
1. Adjective. (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level. "A sonic boom"
Definition of Transonic
1. Adjective. just below, or just above the speed of sound ¹
2. Adjective. passing from subsonic to supersonic, or vice versa ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Transonic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Transonic
1. In ultrasound, describes a region of a relatively unattenuating medium. A distinction should be made between a transonic region and an acoustic echo. Origin: trans-+ sonic (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Transonic
Literary usage of Transonic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. World Directory of Aerospace Vehicle Research and Development (1991)
"Testing Capabilities: The transonic test section has permeable walls. The tunnel
has a gust generator with oscillating blown flaps for unsteady flow ..."
2. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"A third tunnel is used for transonic testing of internal flow, pressure, force
testing of ... 0028 Transonic Dynamics Tunnel National Aeronautics and Space ..."
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