English Explanatory Dictionary

mascon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
  2. A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
  3. mass concentration
name
  1. Synonym of Mâcon.
noun
  1. Synonym of Macon.

Word forms

mascon mascons

Etymology

Blend of mass + concentration in 1960s by scientists Paul Muller and William Sjogren.

Synonyms

Mâcon Macon
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