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ballistic fingerprinting

/bəˈlɪstɪk ˈfɪŋɡəprɪntɪŋ/

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/bəˈlɪstɪk ˈfɪŋɡəprɪntɪŋ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСудебно-баллистическая техника, используемая для идентификации огнестрельного оружия путем анализа уникальных следов, оставленных на пулях и гильзах при выстреле, часто применяемая в уголовных расследованиях.

A forensic technique used to identify a firearm by analyzing unique markings left on bullets and cartridge cases when a gun is fired, often used in criminal investigations.

  1. Forensic identification techniqueC1formal

    The analysis of unique markings left on bullets and cartridge cases by a firearm to identify the specific weapon used in a crime.

    ruБаллистическая идентификация

    • Ballistic fingerprinting helped the police match the bullet to the suspect's gun.
    • The lab used ballistic fingerprinting to analyze the evidence from the shooting.
    • Critics argue that ballistic fingerprinting is not always reliable due to barrel wear.