aeroballistics

[air-oh-buh-lis-tiks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. 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.

aeroballistics

/ ˌɛərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• aeroballistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeroballistics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics

Example Sentences

"He was a very talented man, not only an aeroballistics expert but very accomplished in design and fabrication," he added.

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“He was a very talented man, not only an aeroballistics expert but very accomplished in design and fabrication,” said Buckbee.

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