meteorite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

Pronunciation

/ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /-ɾi-/ en-us-meteorite.ogg

Word forms

meteorite meteorites

Etymology

From meteor + -ite.

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