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Mach wave
In fluid dynamics, a Mach wave is a pressure wave travelling with the speed of sound caused by a slight change of pressure added to a compressible flow. These weak waves can combine in supersonic flow to become a shock wave if sufficient Mach waves are present at any location.
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