meteorite
Translation
meteorite
Examples
A large meteorite created the crater.
A large meteorite created the crater.
Scientists are studying the meteorite sample.
Scientists are studying the meteorite sample.
Grammar Patterns
a meteorite ((from sth.)) a meteorite from (a place) Scientists found a meteorite from Mars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: falling star (colloquial), shooting star (colloquial)
Etymology
From Greek 'meteōros' (high in the air) + the suffix '-ite' (used for minerals).
Memory Tips
A 'meteor' is the streak of light in the sky. A 'meteorite' is the rock that hits the Earth. The '-ite' ending often refers to rocks or minerals.