English Explanatory Dictionary

astrobleme

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet.

Pronunciation

/ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-astrobleme.wav /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/

Word forms

astrobleme astroblemes

Etymology

1963, from astro- + Ancient Greek βλῆμα (blêma, “wound from a missile”)

Synonyms

impact crater
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