METEOROID Meaning and
Definition
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A meteoroid is a term used in astronomy to describe a small celestial body that traverses through outer space. It is basically a solid remnant left behind during the formation of the solar system, typically comprised of rock, metal, or a combination of both. Meteoroids range in size, with some being tiny particles as small as a grain of sand, while others can be several meters in diameter. These objects are primarily found in the asteroid belt, but also exist in other regions such as the Kuiper belt and Oort cloud.
Meteoroids become visible to us when they enter the Earth's atmosphere and start burning up due to friction with air particles. At this point, they are referred to as meteors, more commonly known as shooting stars or falling stars. While most meteors disintegrate completely in the atmosphere, some larger ones manage to survive the intense heat and reach the Earth's surface. If a meteoroid successfully lands on Earth, it is called a meteorite.
Meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites have attracted significant interest from scientists due to their potential for providing insights into the history and composition of the solar system. Studying these space rocks can help us understand the processes that occurred during the formation and evolution of celestial bodies. Additionally, their fiery trails when entering the atmosphere provide a remarkable celestial display, captivating observers and inspiring a sense of wonder and awe.
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Etymology of METEOROID
The word "meteoroid" has its roots in the Greek language. It is derived from two Greek words, "meteōros" meaning "high in the air" or "floating" and "eidos" meaning "form" or "shape". Together, these words form "meteōroidēs" which can be translated as "meteor-like" or "resembling a meteor". Over time, this word evolved into "meteoroid", which refers to a small celestial body moving in space, before entering the Earth's atmosphere and becoming a meteor.
Similar spelling words for METEOROID
- Matred,
- moderate-sized,
- Mudwort,
- matroid,
- un-matured,
- moderate-income,
- Medard,
- Medarda,
- Modred,
- MEDRED,
- mitridae,
- MEDRED-C,
- yield-to-maturity,
- Moderatto,
- Mitred,
- motorhead,
- MDURD,
- modderite,
- Muttered,
- moderate-size,
- matured,
- mTERT,
- motorrad,
- metrowide,
- moderate/severe,
- ready-madeready-made,
- motard,
- madwort,
- maitre'd,
- meteorite,
- metered,
- mowdiewort,
- moderate,
- Materiate,
- MAT/MDRT,
- well-matured,
- MDIRD,
- Mattered,
- post-maturity,
- moutered,
- maturidi,
- medrad,
- moderate-fat,
- MDART,
- mudirate,
- moderat,
- low-to-moderate,
- metred,
- moudiewort,
- Meadowwort,
- mowdiewart,
- metroid,
- Medardo,
- modiwort,
- motored,
- mild-to-moderate,
- maturate,
- Meteyard,
- MOUTRT,
- Thesaurus:meteorite,
- moderato,
- madrid-based,
- midrate,
- Midward,
- Moutarde,
- Mitered,
- moidart,
- metered-dose,
- mitrate,
- moidered,
- meteroid,
- MATRADE,
- moderate-to-severe,
- MEDART,
- maturity,
- moutardier,
- moderate-intensity,
- moudiwart,
- madrid,
- moudiewart,
- meteoritic,
- moudiwort.
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