shockwave propagation
[/ˈʃɒkweɪv ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: propagações de onda de choque
propagação de onda de choque
1. The process by which a shockwave travels through a medium, expanding outward from its point of origin at supersonic speeds
The shockwave propagation from the explosion was measured at several monitoring stations.
A propagação da onda de choque da explosão foi medida em várias estações de monitoramento.
2. In physics and engineering, the movement and transmission of a sudden, violent disturbance through a material or space
Understanding shockwave propagation is critical in blast engineering and seismic studies.
Compreender a propagação de onda de choque é crucial em engenharia de explosivos e estudos sísmicos.
3. The phenomenon of rapid pressure and density changes spreading through a medium faster than the speed of sound
Researchers studied shockwave propagation in gases and liquids.
Os pesquisadores estudaram a propagação de ondas de choque em gases e líquidos.
This is a specialized technical and scientific term used primarily in physics, engineering, geology, and military contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic papers, engineering reports, and seismic monitoring discussions. The term is discipline-specific and maintains the same meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
onda de choque em cascata (cascading shockwave)
frente de choque (shock front)
efeito dominó da onda de choque (domino effect of shockwave)
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