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sonic
1. of, involving, or producing sound
2. having a speed about equal to that of sound in air: 331 metres per second (741 miles per hour) at 0°C
sonic [′sän·ik]
(acoustics)
Of or pertaining to the speed of sound.
Pertaining to that which moves at acoustic velocity, as in sonic flow.
Designed to operate or perform at the speed of sound, as in sonic leading edge.
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“Harkee, Mister Pump,” said Kirby, ceasing to row, and speaking with sonic spirit; “I'm a man that likes civil language and decent treatment, such as is right ‘twixt man and man.
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