tektite

noun tek·tite \ˈtek-ˌtīt\

Definition of TEKTITE

: a glassy body of probably meteoritic origin and of rounded but indefinite shape

— tek·tit·ic \tek-ˈti-tik\ adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek tēktos molten, from tēkein to melt — more at thaw

First Known Use: 1909

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