balístico
ballistic
adjective bah-LEES-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek 'ballein' (to throw), via Latin 'ballista'.
Usage Note
Balístico refers to the science of projectiles — misil balístico (ballistic missile) is the most common collocation. The feminine form is balística, which also serves as the noun for the field of study (ballistics).
Examples
"El misil balístico fue interceptado."
Natural Translation
The ballistic missile was intercepted.
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