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related to the flight or motion of objects that are propelled or shot, especially bullets, missiles, or projectiles
- The ballistic trajectory of the missile was carefully calculated before launch.
- Ballistic testing determined the effectiveness of the new body armor against bullets.
- Forensic experts analyzed the ballistic evidence to reconstruct the shooting incident.
- Engineers study ballistic characteristics to design safer ammunition.
- Ballistic missile defense systems protect against airborne threats.
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extremely angry or enraged
- When he heard him lie about it, he went ballistic.
- He was ballistic when he found out the truth.
- I'd be ballistic too if that happened to me.
- Stop being ballistic and calm down.
- He went ballistic after losing the game.