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meteorite

[mee-tee-uh-rahyt] / ˈmi ti əˌraɪt /


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They also witnessed a solar eclipse along with extraordinary meteorite strikes on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

While large meteorite impacts and major volcanic eruptions are rare in any given year, they are inevitable over long timescales.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists have long studied amino acids in carbon rich meteorites, including the well known Murchison meteorite that fell in Australia in 1969.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

The experiments included exposure to powerful shock waves comparable to those created by meteorite impacts on Mars, as well as perchlorate salts, which are toxic compounds known to exist in Martian soil.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

I spot three deer munching on leaves just yards from where Brian is now rummaging through the meteorite bag with both hands.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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