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meteoroid

/ˈmiːtərɔɪd/

Translations

meteoroidnoun

meteoroids

/ˈmiːtərɔɪd/

A meteoroid entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned up.

Метеороид вошел в атмосферу Земли и сгорел.

Synonyms

space rock

asteroid fragment

interplanetary dust

meteoroidadjective

/ˈmiː.ti.ə.rɔɪd/

/ˈmiː.t̬i.ə.rɔɪd/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to meteoroids, e.g. "meteoroid debris".

Synonyms

meteoroidnoun

A small rocky or metallic body in outer space that is significantly smaller than an asteroid.

The meteoroid entered the Earth's atmosphere and became a meteor.

A fragment of a comet or asteroid that travels through space.

Scientists study meteoroids to understand more about the early solar system.

meteoroidadjective

Relating to, consisting of, or caused by meteoroids.

The spacecraft carried a meteoroid shield to protect it from small space debris.