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Micrometeorite (Noun)

Meaning

A meteorite or meteoroid so small that it drifts down to earth without becoming intensely heated in the atmosphere.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The space station's hull was pockmarked with tiny dents caused by micrometeorites that had drifted into its path.
  • Micrometeorites often contain valuable information about the early formation of the solar system, which scientists study in labs.
  • Despite its fragile appearance, the satellite's new coating was designed to withstand the constant barrage of micrometeorites in Earth's orbit.
  • After a few years in space, the astronauts returned with samples of micrometeorites they had collected from the exterior of the spacecraft.
  • The tiny fragments that made up the micrometeorites were unlike anything else found on Earth, sparking the interest of geologists worldwide.

Synonyms

  • Micrometeoroid
  • Micrometeor

Related Words

  • Micrometeoritic (adjective)
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