hypersonic

[US]/ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/
[UK]/ˌhaɪpərˈsɑːnɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.extremely fast, significantly faster than the speed of sound; related to speeds that exceed the speed of sound by a large margin; pertaining to speeds greater than supersonic

Phrases & Collocations

hypersonic flight

hypersonic speed

hypersonic missile

hypersonic technology

hypersonic vehicle

hypersonic test

hypersonic research

hypersonic wave

hypersonic engine

hypersonic flightpath

Example Sentences

hypersonic travel could revolutionize the aviation industry.

the military is investing in hypersonic weapons technology.

hypersonic speeds are defined as speeds greater than mach 5.

scientists are researching the effects of hypersonic flight on the human body.

hypersonic vehicles could drastically reduce travel time around the globe.

many countries are competing to develop hypersonic technology.

hypersonic glide vehicles can maneuver during flight.

hypersonic testing facilities are essential for advancing research.

the potential of hypersonic transport is still being explored.

hypersonic technology poses new challenges for air defense systems.

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