impactite

/ˌɪmpæktɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of impact breccia, a rock formed from fragments of other rocks that have been melted and reformed due to a high-velocity impact.

“The geologist studied the impactite to understand the effects of the asteroid collision on the Earth’s surface.”

Synonyms

  • breccia
  • impact rock

Antonyms

  • igneous rock