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ballistics Definition

bal·lis·tics (bə lis′tiks)

noun

  1. the science dealing with the motion and impact of projectiles, such as bullets, rockets, bombs, etc.
  2. the study of the effects of firing on a firearm or bullet, cartridge, etc.

ballistics Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Flexible 8 channel metering includes selectable ballistics, clip and limiting indicators.
  • have: The 11 mm cartridge was improved with the introduction of this rifle and as a result it had better ballistics than the M85.
  • provide: He had not heard about the 350 Remington Short Magnum, which provides the same ballistics in a more compact package.

Adjective modifier

  • internal: Internal ballistics and related energetic materials modeling studies were also receiving active interest from the defense sector.
  • good: The 11 mm cartridge was improved with the introduction of this rifle and as a result it had better ballistics than the M85.
  • forensic: Their work in the field of forensic ballistics, with the comparison microscope, brought fair justice at murder trials.
  • same: He had not heard about the 350 Remington Short Magnum, which provides the same ballistics in a more compact package.

Modifies a noun

  • expert: Why are you not willing to have international ballistics experts also check out the work?
  • test: MTV has reported the judge has ordered a ballistics test on the murder weapons seized by police who are working on the case.
  • code: Your shots register instantly ( even taking into account the inherent ballistics code of DF ).
  • evidence: The Zapruder movie contradicts eyewitness evidence, photographic evidence, medical evidence, and ballistics evidence.

Noun used with modifier

  • bath: Choose from scented bath ballistics to hand-cut soap bringing a personal touch to your special day.