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Vocabulary Entry
mach
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of measurement for speed, specifically the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound.
Example Sentences
"The aircraft flew at a speed greater than Mach 2."
"Scientists measured the speed of the meteor at Mach 5."
"At Mach 1, the jet broke the sound barrier."
V
verb
To move or travel at a speed that is a ratio to the speed of sound.
Example Sentences
"The new fighter jet can mach through the skies effortlessly."
"They plan to mach their rockets to test high-altitude flight."
"The engineers are working on a new model that can mach reliably."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting speeds comparable to that of sound.
Example Sentences
"The mach speed of the spacecraft was impressive."
"He has a mach-level understanding of aerodynamics."
"Mach winds can create significant challenges for pilots."