meteorite

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me·te·or·ite | \ ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt

Definition of meteorite

: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized

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Recent Examples on the Web Numerical modeling looking at the distribution and density of the particles suggested that the meteorite would have been between 100 meters and 150 meters wide. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 31 Mar. 2021 More muddled data about life on Mars arrived in 1996, when scientists discovered what could have been microbial microfossils inside a Martian meteorite found in Antarctica. — Natalie Elliot, Scientific American, 23 Nov. 2021 In 1996 President Bill Clinton heralded the discovery of a meteorite from Mars, ALH84001, that appeared to contain signs of life. — Jonathan O'callaghan, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2021 Some residents wondered if a meteorite or an aircraft might be behind the mystery, one that generated some complaints next door in Massachusetts. — BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2021 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with meteorite dial in 18-karat white gold, $34,050; J. Press cotton shirt, $135. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2021 Each of the watches features a fine meteorite dial selected for their gorgeous colors and rich patterns. — Kristen Shirley, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021 Life on Earth uses 20 amino acids, but many more have been identified within meteorite samples that have fallen to the ground. — Amy Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2020 Victoria News reports how Ruth Hamilton—who lives in a the town called Golden in the province of British Columbia—was catching some Zs on Oct. 4 while others in the area were captivated by a meteorite streaming through the night sky. — al, 14 Oct. 2021

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9 Jan 2022

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meteorite

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English Language Learners Definition of meteorite

: a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the ground from outer space : a meteor that reaches the surface of the Earth without burning up entirely

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meteorite

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me·te·or·ite | \ ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt