meteorite

/ˈmiːtiəraɪt/
noun
  1. A piece of rock or metal from space that has fallen to the surface of a planet or moon.
    • Scientists analyzed the meteorite for signs of ancient organic compounds.
    • The museum displayed a meteorite that landed in Antarctica.
    • A farmer found a large meteorite in his field after a bright fireball was seen.
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