micrometeorite en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + meteorite (micro- + meteor + -ite).
Meanings
- an extraterrestrial particle, less than a millimeter in size, that has survived entry into the atmosphere without melting
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| micrometeorites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fr micrométéorite (extraterrestrial particle)