word
Mach number
MOK NUM-ber
/mɑːk ˈnʌmbər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Machnumber
Dictionary meaning
A dimensionless quantity representing the ratio of flow velocity to the local speed of sound.
Pronunciation tips
Named after Austrian physicist Ernst Mach. Mach 1 = speed of sound.
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