shergottite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌʃɚ.ɡəˈtaɪt/ (US)
Etymology
From Shergotty + -ite, after the Indian city where the first specimen was found in 1865.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A type of meteorite composed of lava from a planet other than Earth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shergottites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |