adjective
- relating to sound or sound waves
- having a speed equal to that of sound in air
Usage: technical
Examples
- The sonic boom shattered windows throughout the neighborhood.
- Scientists used sonic waves to map the ocean floor.
- The jet reached sonic speed during its test flight.
- Sonic cleaning uses sound waves to remove dirt from jewelry.
- The sonic range of human hearing extends from 20 to 20,000 Hz.
- Dolphins use sonic communication to navigate underwater.