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meteorite

/ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ /-ɾi-/

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

Examples :

"Scientists are studying the meteorite to learn more about the early solar system. "
astronomy geology space material

Related Words

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

Illustration learn

learn noun

/lɜːn/ /lɝn/

The act of learning something

"My son's math learn is very important for his future. "

Illustration object

object noun

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/

A thing that has physical existence.

"The student's favorite object in her classroom was a colorful globe. "

Illustration solar

solar adjective

/ˈsəʊlə/ /ˈsoʊlɚ/

Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

"solar influence"

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration metallic

metallic noun

/məˈtæl.ɪk/

A metallic color.

"The new bicycle's metallic silver paint gleamed in the sunlight. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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stony adjective

/ˈstəʊni/ /ˈstoʊni/

As hard as stone.

"The path was so stony that my boots felt sore after walking just a few blocks. "

Illustration remains

remains noun

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

"After the party, the only remains were empty plates and a few scattered candies. "

Illustration system

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

Illustration meteoroid

meteoroid noun

/ˈmiːtiəˌrɔɪd/ /ˈmiːtiəˌrɔɪd/

A relatively small (sand- to boulder-sized) fragment of debris in a star system that produces a meteor when it hits the atmosphere

"The astronomy club discussed how a meteoroid becomes a meteor when it enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up. "

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early noun

/ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

"The early shift at the bakery starts at 4:00 am. "