tektitic

[tɛkˈtɪtɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by tektites, or small, glassy meteorites that fall to the ground

“The geologist studied the tektitic formations in the impact crater.”

2. noun

a tektite or a small, glassy meteorite

“The museum displayed a collection of tektitics from around the world.”

Synonyms

  • micrometeorite
  • tektite

Antonyms

  • terrestrial