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aeroballistics

American  
[air-oh-buh-lis-tiks] / ˌɛər oʊ bəˈlɪs tɪks /

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 British  
/ ˌɛərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • aeroballistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of aeroballistics

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics

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