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meteorite

[mee-tee-uh-rahyt] / ˈmi ti əˌraɪt /


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The researchers focused especially on carbonaceous chondrites, a type of meteorite rich in carbon.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

It all started when a geologist friend told her she could buy a small piece of a lunar meteorite called Bechar 003, so she did.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

A resident has told of the "bizarre" moment he watched a suspected meteorite fly through the night sky.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They also witnessed a solar eclipse along with extraordinary meteorite strikes on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

They were surprised to find that, not only was there no meteorite, but several other people were searching for it in the same spot.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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