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Mach
mahk
Mach (name) means a surname of Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, after whom the unit of speed relative to the speed of sound is named. Example: “Ernst Mach studied shock waves and the physics of sound.”
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A surname of Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, after whom the unit of speed relative to the speed of sound is named.
"Ernst Mach studied shock waves and the physics of sound."
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A unit of speed equal to the speed of sound in a given medium, used especially of aircraft.
"The jet broke the sound barrier, flying at Mach 2."
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Etymology
Named after Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach (1838-1916).
Class of 1838
Mach joined the language around 1838.
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What does “Mach” mean?
The word “Mach” means a surname of Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, after whom the unit of speed relative to the speed of sound is named.
How do you pronounce “Mach”?
“Mach” is pronounced mahk (/mɑːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mach” in a sentence?
Here is “Mach” used in a sentence: “Ernst Mach studied shock waves and the physics of sound.”
What part of speech is “Mach”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mach” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Mach” come from?
The word “Mach” dates back to around 1838. Named after Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach (1838-1916).
Is “Mach” a common word?
“Mach” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mach” have?
“Mach” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, after whom the unit of speed relative to the speed of sound is named.
