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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With the effects of volcanism practically ruled out, this would leave the Yucatán meteorite impact as the primary cause of the later mass extinction.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
One of these metals is ruthenium, which is rare on Earth but common in meteorites, according to a statement.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024
Made from meteorite, this prototype brings the natural textures of the universe’s creations into micro-brutalist architecture.
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The meteorite is on display in the Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
One of these metals is ruthenium, which is rare on Earth but common in meteorites, according to a statement.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024
Made from meteorite, this prototype brings the natural textures of the universe’s creations into micro-brutalist architecture.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The meteorite is on display in the Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Meteorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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