shergottite
noun
sher·got·tite
ˈshər-gə-ˌtīt 
: any of a class of achondritic geologically young meteorites of feldspar and pyroxene
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During that analysis, the researchers discovered two different types of Martian volcanic rocks called shergottites.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 Mar. 2020
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“Shergottite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shergottite. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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