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meteorite
noun me·te·or·ite \ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt\
: a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the ground from outer space : a meteor that reaches the surface of the Earth without burning up entirely
Full Definition of METEORITE
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized
— me·te·or·it·ic \ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈri-tik\ also me·te·or·it·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of METEORITE
1824
Rhymes with METEORITE
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METEORITE Defined for Kids
meteorite
noun me·te·or·ite \ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt\
Definition of METEORITE for Kids
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth
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