aeroballistics

[ air-oh-buh-lis-tiks ]

/ ˌɛər oʊ bəˈlɪs tɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the science of ballistics combined with that of aerodynamics and dealing primarily with the motion through the atmosphere of rockets, guided missiles, and other projectiles.

Nearby words

aero-optics, aero., aeroacoustics, aeroallergen, aerobacter, aeroballistics, aerobat, aerobatics, aerobe, aerobee, aerobic

Origin of aeroballistics

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics

Related formsaer·o·bal·lis·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for aeroballistics

aeroballistics

/ (ˌɛərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the ballistics of projectiles dropped, launched, or fired from aircraft

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