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Definition of Micrometeorite
1. Noun. A meteorite or meteoroid so small that it drifts down to earth without becoming intensely heated in the atmosphere.
Generic synonyms: Meteorite
Derivative terms: Micrometeoritic
Definition of Micrometeorite
1. Noun. an extraterrestrial particle, less than a millimeter in size, that has survived entry into the atmosphere without melting ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Micrometeorite
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Micrometeorite
Literary usage of Micrometeorite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Space Flight: The First Thirty Years (1993)
"Scientists who examined the LDEF after landing found evidence of erosion and
micrometeorite impacts, as expected. A Syncom satellite also was deployed on ..."
2. Exploring Organic Environments in the Solar System by National Research Council (U.S.) (2007)
"... and also observed in Jupiter and Saturn.37 micrometeorite impacts can be a
significant source of material delivered to both atmospheres and surfaces. ..."
3. Nasa Patents Available for Licensing from the George C. Marshall Space ... (1992)
"... Jr.; George J. Porter; JR Manning [57] ABSTRACT A semiconductor projectile
impact detector for use in determining micrometeorite presence as well as its ..."
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