attacolite

/ˌætəkəˈlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of meteorite that is a fragment of a larger asteroid or planetary object that has broken apart and re-entered Earth’s atmosphere.

“The scientist studied the attacolite that had fallen in the nearby desert, searching for clues about its origin.”

Synonyms

  • asteroid fragment
  • meteorite
  • stony meteorite

Antonyms

  • man-made object
  • terrestrial rock