sono-, son-, sona-, -sonous, -sonic, -sonically

(Latin: sound, that which is heard; noise)

resonantly

resonate

resonator

resound

resounder

resoundingly

sonant

sonar

1. A system which uses underwater sound waves to determine the location of objects and for navigation and communications.
2. Acronym for sound navigation and ranging.

sonata

sone

sonic

1. Having to do with or caused by the property of sound.
2. Involving speeds at or above the speed of sound.

sonically

sonication

sonic barrier, sound barrier

A sharp, sudden increase in aerodynamic drag on an aircraft approaching the speed of sound.

Historically perceived as a physical obstacle that might prevent an aircraft from traveling at speeds faster than the speed of sound.

sonic logging

Used in oil and gas projects, a process that determines the size or holding capacity of a well, using a pulse-echo system which measures the distance between a sound-originating instrument and a sound-reflecting surface.

Related information at "Oceanic Sounds in a Realm of Silence".

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sono-, son-, sona-, -sonous, -sonic, -sonically

(Latin: sound, that which is heard; noise)

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