sonic
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɑnɪk// UK //sˈɒnɪk// son·ic
adj. relating to sound or the speed of sound. You use this to describe things that involve sound waves or how fast sound travels.
adj. relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the speed of sound in a given medium.
The jet created a loud sonic boom.
Engineers are testing a new sonic device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean delicate jewelry.
The artist's latest installation explores the sonic landscape of the city by recording and layering the ambient noises of various subway stations.
From Latin sonus + -ic.
Usage
Typically used in technical or scientific contexts; often modifies nouns like 'boom', 'depth', or 'vibration'.