meteoroids

/ˈmiːtiəˌrɔɪdz/ /ˈmiːtiəˌrɔɪdz/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"Astronomers study meteoroids in space to better understand where they come from and how they might eventually become meteors in our atmosphere. "

Related Words

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

meteor noun

/ˈmiːtɪɔː/ /ˈmitiɚ/

A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.

"We made a wish when we saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky. "

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

boulder noun

/ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈboʊldəɹ/

A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

"The hikers carefully navigated around the large boulder on the mountain trail. "

produces verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪz/ /pɹəˈdusɪz/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"Our apple tree produces a lot of fruit every summer. "

meteors noun

/ˈmiːtiərz/ /ˈmiːtiɔːrz/

A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.

"We watched the meteors streak across the sky during the summer camping trip. "

debris noun

/ˈdeɪbɹiː/ /dəˈbɹiː/

Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.

"After the storm, the yard was filled with debris. "

fragment noun

/ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/

A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

"I heard a small fragment of the conversation."

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

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

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "