Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
aerolitic

aerolitic

9.9
Relating to stony rocks that come from space
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛəroʊˈlɪtɪk/
  • Archaic
: aerolítico
  • Scientists examined the aerolitic fragments recovered from the impact site.

Examples

  • The aerolitic nature of the rock indicated it had descended from space.

  • Scientists study aerolitic materials to understand the solar system.

  • Museums often display aerolitic specimens alongside other types of meteorites.

  • The aerolitic composition of the meteorite was fascinating.

  • Museums often display aerolitic specimens alongside other types of meteorites.

  • Scientists examined the aerolitic fragments recovered from the impact site.

  • The aerolitic nature of the rock indicated it had descended from space.

Synonyms

meteoritic
vsaerolitic
  • Specialized
1 9.0

Related to meteorites or made by them

is specific to certain stony meteorites rather than to meteorites in general
meteoritical
vsaerolitic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to meteorites, rocks that fall to Earth from space

is specific to certain stony meteorites rather than to meteorites in general

Surface Forms

aerolitic positive

Morphology

aerolitic = aerolite (transparent) = aerolite + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to 'aerolite', giving the straightforward meaning 'relating to aerolites'.

Etymology

Aerolitic comes from the Greek parts aero- 'air' and lith- 'stone'. So think of it as an 'air-stone', a stone that fell through the air from space, which is why aerolitic describes stony meteorites.