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shock wave
noun
a region of abrupt change of pressure and density moving as a wave front at or above the velocity of sound, caused by an intense explosion or supersonic flow over a body.
a repercussion from a startling event or upheaval; series of aftereffects.
shock waves from the recent collapse of one of the nation's largest banks.
shock wave
noun
Often shortened to: shock.a region across which there is a rapid pressure, temperature, and density rise, usually caused by a body moving supersonically in a gas or by a detonation See also sonic boom shock tube
a feeling of shock, horror, surprise, etc that affects many people as it spreads through a community
the effect created on a queue of moving cars in the lane of a motorway when one car brakes suddenly and the cars behind have to brake as well, causing cars to slow down, sometimes for miles behind the first braking car
shock wave
A large-amplitude wave formed by the sudden compression of the medium through which the wave moves. Shock waves can be caused by explosions or by objects moving through a fluid at a speed greater than the speed of sound.
Word History and Origins
Origin of shock wave1
Example Sentences
However, his arrest sent shock waves through the British and Irish governments because of how they often rely on community workers to engage with loyalist communities.
The structures of many gas clouds, for example, can be formed by sound waves, or shock waves in the case that the material moves faster than the speed of sound, he explained.
It sent shock waves through City Hall and the Police Department, where many expressed incredulity at the prospect of a respected government official faking a bomb threat.
He first felt the shock wave hit the building and thought it was the start of an earthquake.
The rollout of Mayor Karen Bass’ budget set off shock waves among animal rescue advocates, who feared it would lead to the closure of three animal shelters.
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