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son·ic bar·ri·er

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  1. sonic barrier, sound barriernoun

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

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  1. sonic barrier

    A sonic barrier, also known as the sound barrier, refers to the sudden increase in aerodynamic drag and other unfavorable aerodynamic effects that occur when an object such as an aircraft approaches the speed of sound. When an object exceeds the speed of sound, it is said to have broken the sonic barrier.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sonic barrier in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sonic barrier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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