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 Words From

• aero·bal·listic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeroballistics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics