an·ti·bal·lis·tic

[an-tee-buh-lis-tik, an-tahy-]
adjective Military.
designed to detect, intercept, or destroy ballistic missiles: an antiballistic missile.

Origin:
1955–60; anti- + ballistic

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antiballistic (ˌæntɪbəˈlɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to defence against ballistic weapons

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Main Entry:  antiballistic
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  designed to detect, intercept, or shoot down ballistic missiles; also written anti-ballistic
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Example sentences
Limitation on development and testing of antiballistic missile systems or components.
His solution was to redouble efforts to develop and build an antiballistic missile system.
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