Meteorite

usgb/ˈmiːtiəraɪt/
noun

A piece of rock or metal from space that has landed on Earth.

The scientist found a meteorite in the desert.
Visual representation of "meteorite" - A piece of rock or metal from space that has landed on Earth.

Often appears as...

  • meteorite impact
  • meteorite discovery
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Not Meteor

Distinguish 'meteorite' from 'meteor': meteorites have hit Earth's surface, while meteors burn up in the atmosphere.

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I saw a bright meteor in the sky, but the meteorite they found was already on the ground.
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Scientific Interest

Meteorites are scientifically valuable for studying the universe; they are older than any rock on Earth.

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The museum displays the meteorite to teach about the solar system's history.
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Rare Finds

Meteorites are rare, so finding one is noteworthy and often newsworthy.

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