
Meteorite
Not Meteor
Distinguish 'meteorite' from 'meteor': meteorites have hit Earth's surface, while meteors burn up in the atmosphere.

I saw a bright meteor in the sky, but the meteorite they found was already on the ground.
Scientific Interest
Meteorites are scientifically valuable for studying the universe; they are older than any rock on Earth.

The museum displays the meteorite to teach about the solar system's history.
Rare Finds
Meteorites are rare, so finding one is noteworthy and often newsworthy.

The news reported the rare find of a large meteorite in a local farmer's field.
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