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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impactor

/ɪmˈpæktər/ noun · British & US
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What does impactor mean?

noun

A device or object that collides with another object, often to test its strength or to break it apart. An impactor can also refer to a spacecraft designed to collide with a celestial body.

Example

"The spacecraft was designed as an impactor to study the composition of the asteroid."

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