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SHOCK WAVE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Shock Wave.

Shock Wave - as a noun

A region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity

Example: "The explosion created a shock wave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast wave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
undulation11wave10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bomb exploded, releasing a powerful shock wave that shattered nearby windows."
"The earthquake generated a massive shock wave that traveled through the ground."
"The supersonic plane created a double shock wave as it broke the sound barrier."
"The impact of the collision produced a shock wave that rippled through the entire car."
"Scientists study the properties and behavior of shock waves in order to better understand their effects."
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