Meaning Of The Word Sound barrier

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What's The Definition Of Sound barrier?

sound barrier
singular noun: If an aircraft breaks the sound barrier, it reaches a speed that is faster than the speed of sound.

sound barrier in American English
sonic barrier
noun: a hypothetical barrier to flight beyond the speed of sound, so postulated because aircraft undergo an abruptly increasing drag force induced by compression of the surrounding air when traveling near the speed of sound

sound barrier in British English
noun: a hypothetical barrier to flight at or above the speed of sound, when a sudden large increase in drag occurs

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