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supersonic
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su·per·son·ic (spr-snk)
adj.
1. Having, caused by, or relating to a speed greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, especially air.
2. Of or relating to sound waves beyond human audibility.

super·soni·cal·ly adv.


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We've had the ability to fly supersonically for 60 per cent of the history of powered flight," said Holding.
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