meteorite
noun
me·te·or·ite
ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt 
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized
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Here are some of the latest discoveries: Ancient bracelets — made with meteorites — found in Poland cemetery.
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The chemical composition of the artifacts is quite variable and doesn’t fit any specific meteorite.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Many meteorites end up in the ocean or in open areas.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Between prospective Top 40 meteorites, Cowboy pulls country-rap into its root-rock fold.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
The chemical composition of the artifacts is quite variable and doesn’t fit any specific meteorite.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Many meteorites end up in the ocean or in open areas.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Between prospective Top 40 meteorites, Cowboy pulls country-rap into its root-rock fold.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Meteorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorite. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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meteorite
noun
me·te·or·ite
ˈmēt-ē-ə-ˌrīt
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth
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