Aerolitic

/ˌɛərəˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or composed of aerolites or meteorites; of or pertaining to stones that fall from space.

Etymology

From aerolite + -ic (adjective suffix). This technical adjective developed in geology and astronomy to describe properties and characteristics of meteoritic material.

Kelly Says

Aerolitic meteorites containing iron and nickel are especially valuable to science because their composition reveals secrets about the iron core of Earth's planetary neighbors!

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