sonic
BrE /ˈsɒnɪk/ AmE /ˈsɑːnɪk/
adjective / noun en → es
relating to sound waves or the speed of sound
sonico, relativo a ondas sonoras
- sonic boom
- sonic range
Collocations sonic barrier · sonic waves
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The plane broke the sound barrier and created a sonic boom.
El avión rompió la barrera del sonido y creó un estruendo sónico.
relating to equipment that uses sound waves, such as a detector or cleaner
sonico (equipo)
- sonic device
- sonic technology
Collocations sonic cleaner · sonic detector
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The dentist uses a sonic scaler to clean teeth.
El dentista usa un escaler sonico para limpiar los dientes.