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SOUND BARRIER

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Sound Barrier.

Sound Barrier - as a noun

The increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sonic barrier

Example Sentences

"The pilot broke the sound barrier during the supersonic flight."
"A sonic boom is produced when an aircraft exceeds the sound barrier."
"Engineers are working on ways to reduce the impact of the sound barrier on nearby communities."
"The sound barrier can be a significant obstacle for aircraft trying to achieve high speeds."
"The development of supersonic airliners faced challenges in overcoming the sound barrier."
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