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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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