sound barriers

A form of sound barrier — Sonic barrier, the sudden increase in drag (resistance) and other effects experienced by moving objects when their speed approaches that of sound or becomes supersonic (which used to be considered a barrier to higher speeds).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sound barrier
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