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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • aero·bal·listic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aeroballistics1

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics
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Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

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