bow shock en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈbaʊʃɑk/
Meanings
- A shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.
- The region of the magnetosphere in which the solar wind slows from supersonic to subsonic.
- A bow wave.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bow shocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
termination shock · interstellar space
Synonyms
Translations (3)
fi iskurintama (astronomy) · fr onde de shock (astronomy) · fi iskuaaltorintama (astronomy)