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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meteorites

/ˌmɛtɪˈɔɪtɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does meteorites mean?

noun

Small particles from space that survive entry into a planet's atmosphere and land on the surface, often causing damage or injury. Meteorites are typically fragments of asteroids or comets.

Example

"The meteorites that fell in the desert were studied by scientists to learn more about the composition of the solar system."

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