aeroballistics

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

noun (used with a singular verb)

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.

Origin of aeroballistics

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + ballistics

OTHER WORDS FROM aeroballistics

aer·o·bal·lis·tic, adjective

Words nearby aeroballistics

British Dictionary definitions for aeroballistics

aeroballistics
/ (ˌɛərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks) /

noun

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