Craterid

/ˈkreɪtərɪd/ noun

Definition

An organism or object related to or characterized by having crater-like features or structures.

Etymology

From crater + -id (Greek suffix meaning 'resembling' or 'of the nature of'). This scientific combining form typically creates nouns for things related to craters.

Kelly Says

Scientists use -id suffixes constantly to classify things in space—from planetesimals to asteroids—making it easier to communicate what cosmic objects are made of and how they formed.

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