Ballistics Definition

bə-lĭstĭks
noun
The study of the dynamics of projectiles.
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The science dealing with the motion and impact of projectiles, such as bullets, rockets, bombs, etc.
Webster's New World
The study of the flight characteristics of projectiles.
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The study of the effects of firing on a firearm or bullet, cartridge, etc.
Webster's New World
The study of the functioning of firearms.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • ballistic trajectory
adjective
Of, relating to, or engaging in the study of ballistics.
A ballistics lab; ballistics experts.
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Ballistics Sentence Examples

  • But the shot advances during the combustion of the cordite, and the chief problem in interior ballistics is to adjust the G.D.

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

  • This deviation or derivation is usually called drift (for further details see Ballistics).

  • Interior Ballistics The investigation of the relations connecting the pressure, volume and temperature of the powder-gas inside the bore of the gun, of the work realized by the expansion of the powder, of the V FIG.

  • The 11 mm cartridge was improved with the introduction of this rifle and as a result it had better ballistics than the M85.

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