sonic

BrE /ˈsɒnɪk/ AmE /ˈsɑːnɪk/

adjective / noun en → es

1 SOUND WAVES [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to sound waves or the speed of sound

sonico, relativo a ondas sonoras

  • sonic boom
  • sonic range

Collocations sonic barrier · sonic waves

  • The plane broke the sound barrier and created a sonic boom.

    El avión rompió la barrera del sonido y creó un estruendo sónico.

2 EQUIPMENT [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to equipment that uses sound waves, such as a detector or cleaner

sonico (equipo)

  • sonic device
  • sonic technology

Collocations sonic cleaner · sonic detector

  • The dentist uses a sonic scaler to clean teeth.

    El dentista usa un escaler sonico para limpiar los dientes.