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bal·lis·tics

ballistics

 
pronunciation:
b lI stihks
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: (used with a sing. verb) the scientific study of the motion and properties of missiles such as bullets and rockets.
definition 2: the study of the characteristics of ammunition and firearms, as in police detection work.
definition 3: the technology of designing missiles for peak performance.
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derivation: ballistician (n.)
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