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shock wave

/ʃɑk weɪv/ /ʃɒk weɪv/
noun
GeneralPhysics
  1. 1 şok dalgası, darbe dalgası countable

Definition (English)

A wave of very high pressure caused by an explosion or by something moving faster than sound.

Example Sentences

  1. The sonic boom is caused by a shock wave.
    Ses patlaması bir şok dalgası tarafından oluşur.
  2. Fighter jets create a visible shock wave at high speeds.
    Savaş jetleri yüksek hızlarda görünür bir şok dalgası oluşturur.
Figurative
  1. 1 şok etkisi, sarsıntı countable

Definition (English)

A strong feeling of shock that spreads through a group of people after a surprising event.

Example Sentences

  1. The news of the factory closure sent shock waves through the town.
    Fabrikanın kapanacağı haberi kasabada şok etkisi yarattı.
  2. His sudden resignation sent shock waves across the company.
    Ani istifası şirket genelinde büyük bir sarsıntı yarattı.

Collocations

send shock waves through

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