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meteorite

/ˈmiː.ti.ə.raɪt/

/ˈmiː.ti.əˌraɪt/

meteoritenoun

meteorites

/ˈmiː.ti.ə.raɪt/

/ˈmiː.ti.əˌraɪt/

Translations

метеорит

The scientists discovered a new meteorite in the desert.

Ученые обнаружили новый метеорит в пустыне.

Definitions

A solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet or moon.

The scientists were excited to study the meteorite that had landed in the desert.

Synonyms

space rock

extraterrestrial rock

cosmic rock

asteroid fragment

meteoriteadjective

/ˈmiː.ti.ə.raɪt/

/ˈmiː.ti.əˌraɪt/

Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "meteorite impact".

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or caused by meteorites.

Scientists conducted tests on meteorite impacts to understand crater formation.