aeroballistics

aeroballistics
aeroballistic, adj.
/air'oh beuh lis"tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)
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.
[1945-50; AERO- + BALLISTICS]

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