aerothermochemistry

noun

aero·​ther·​mo·​chem·​is·​try ¦er-ō-ˌthər-mō-¦ke-mə-strē 

: the study of chemical thermodynamics as applied to aerodynamics

… specializes in aerothermochemistry and is developing strategic and tactical countermeasures systems for use in ballistic missiles and satellites …

—Aerospace Daily, 10 June 1991

Word History

Etymology

aero- + thermochemistry

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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