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ballistics
[ buh-lis-tiks ]
/ bəˈlɪs tɪks /
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noun (usually used with a singular verb)
the science or study of the motion of projectiles, as bullets, shells, or bombs.
the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight performance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ballistics
bal·lis·ti·cian [bal-uh-stish-uhn], /ˌbæl əˈstɪʃ ən/, nounWords nearby ballistics
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British Dictionary definitions for ballistics
ballistics
/ (bəˈlɪstɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the study of the flight dynamics of projectiles, either through the interaction of the forces of propulsion, the aerodynamics of the projectile, atmospheric resistance, and gravity (exterior ballistics), or through these forces along with the means of propulsion, and the design of the propelling weapon and projectile (interior ballistics)
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Scientific definitions for ballistics
ballistics
[ bə-lĭs′tĭks ]
The scientific study of the characteristics of projectiles, such as bullets or missiles, and the way they move in flight.
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