Aerolites

/ˈɛərəlaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of aerolite; multiple meteorites, especially stony ones that fall from space to Earth.

Etymology

Regular plural of aerolite (aero- + -lite = stone from air/sky). The plural form became common as meteorite collection and study increased in the 19th century.

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Museums with extensive meteorite collections display aerolites from different regions of space, and scientists can analyze them to learn about the chemical composition of asteroids and the early solar system!

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