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   shock wave

   /ˈʃɒk weɪv/

   noun

   • 1. a sharp change of pressure in a narrow region travelling through a medium, especially air, caused by explosion or by a body moving faster than sound: "the shock waves of the explosion"
   • ▪ a widespread feeling of shock caused by an unexpected event: "the oil embargo sent shock waves through the American economy"

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