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Meteorites

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Meteorites
See also astronomy.

the science of aerolites, whether meteoric stones or meteorites. Also called aerolitics.
the study of meteorites. Also called meteoritics.
a specialist in the study of meteorites.
astrolithology.
an abnormal fear of meteorites or meteors.


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His idea was that meteorites might be falling in a heavy shower upon the planet, or that a huge volcanic explosion was in progress.
Hundreds of meteorites, ignited by the friction of the atmosphere, irradiated the shadow of the luminous train, and lined the cloudy parts of the disc with their fire.
 
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