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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meteorite

/ˌmɛtɪˈɔɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does meteorite mean?

noun

A piece of a meteor that has survived entry into the Earth's atmosphere and landed on the planet's surface.

Example

"The meteorite was found in the desert and was later identified as a fragment of a comet."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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