shock wave

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Synonyms: shockwave, short wave, shock waves

Antonyms: shockwave, short wave, shock waves

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A powerful [[compression]] wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a [[velocity]] greater than the local [[speed of sound]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Any [[violent]] [[disturbance]].

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