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bolides

/ˈboʊlaɪdz/ /ˈboʊlədz/

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noun

Bolide

An extremely bright meteor.

Examples :

"During the meteor shower, we saw several bolides streak across the night sky, much brighter than the average shooting star. "

Pendant la pluie de météores, nous avons vu plusieurs bolides traverser le ciel nocturne, beaucoup plus brillants que les étoiles filantes moyennes.

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noun

Bolides, corps extraterrestres

Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.

Examples :

"Astronomers constantly monitor the skies for bolides that could potentially impact Earth. "

Les astronomes surveillent constamment le ciel à la recherche de bolides qui pourraient potentiellement entrer en collision avec la Terre.

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noun

Bolide, boule de feu

Examples :

""During the meteor shower, several bright bolides flashed across the night sky, momentarily turning darkness into day." "

Pendant la pluie de météores, plusieurs bolides brillants ont traversé le ciel nocturne, transformant momentanément l'obscurité en jour.

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noun

Bolide, météore

A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; especially one which explodes.

Examples :

""On a clear night, we watched several bolides streak across the sky, each leaving a glowing trail before disappearing." "

Par une nuit claire, nous avons observé plusieurs bolides traverser le ciel, chacun laissant une traînée lumineuse avant de disparaître.

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