"intersonic" meaning in English

See intersonic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: inter- + sonic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|inter|sonic}} inter- + sonic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} intersonic (not comparable)
  1. (physics) Having a speed between that of the dilational wave and the shear wave Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Physics

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