Sonic
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Sound Focus
Use 'sonic' when discussing aspects of sound, especially in scientific and technical contexts. The team used sonic technology to locate the shipwreck.
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Beyond Human Hearing
'Sonic' can refer to sounds beyond the range of human hearing, such as those used in ultrasound. Sonic devices can detect movements imperceptible to us.
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Speed of Sound
When linked to speed, 'sonic' refers to traveling at or near the speed of sound. The jet created a sonic boom as it broke the sound barrier.