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meteorolite

meteorolite

1 9.9
A rock or metal piece from space that falls to Earth
  • noun
  • /ˈmiːtiəroʊlaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : meteorito
  • The scientist analyzed the meteorolite found in the desert to learn about its origins.

Examples

  • A large meteorolite crashed into the desert last night.

  • Scientists study meteorolites to learn about the solar system.

  • The geologist was excited to discover a rare meteorolite in the remote field.

  • A large meteorolite created a small crater when it landed in the countryside.

  • Scientists studied the composition of the meteorolite to learn more about the solar system.

  • During the hike, they discovered a small meteorolite lying among the rocks.

  • Experts believe that a rare meteorolite containing precious metals has landed nearby.

Synonyms

meteorite
vsmeteorolite
  • Specialized
62 6.7

A piece of rock or metal from space that falls to Earth

is the same object but called by an alternative name here
starstone
vsmeteorolite
  • Archaic
9.9

A stone from space that falls to Earth

is the neutral modern term rather than an archaic or poetic label

Surface Forms

meteorolite singular
meteorolites plural

Morphology

meteorolite = meteor (semi-transparent) = meteor + lite

The connection to 'meteor' is clear, but the suffix '-lite' (meaning a stone/rock) is a specialized mineralogical formation that may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Meteorolite comes from Greek parts meteor- meaning 'high in the air' and -lite meaning 'stone', like the familiar word meteor for a bright object in the sky. So a meteorolite is literally a 'stone from the sky', a rock that fell to Earth, which explains its modern meaning.