ballistic

BrE /ˈbælɪstɪk/ AmE /ˈbæləstɪk/

adjective en → es

1 SCIENCE/ENGINEERING C1

relating to the science of how objects move through air or space, especially when they are fired from guns or thrown

balístico

  • [T + obj]

Collocations ballistic missile · ballistic shield

  • The country has developed a new ballistic missile.

    El país ha desarrollado un nuevo misil balístico.

2 EXTREMELY ANGRY B1

extremely angry and unable to think clearly or control your actions

furioso, descontrolado

  • [T + obj]
  • [not comparative]

Collocations ballistic with anger · become ballistic

  • He became completely ballistic when he heard the news.

    Se volvió completamente furioso al enterarse de la noticia.