"microballistics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + ballistics. Etymology templates: {{af|en|micro-|ballistics}} micro- + ballistics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microballistics (uncountable)
  1. The science of microscale ballistics. Tags: uncountable Related terms: microballistic
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