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Meteorites

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Meteorites
See also astronomy.

aerolithology
the science of aerolites, whether meteoric stones or meteorites. Also called aerolitics.
astrolithology
the study of meteorites. Also called meteoritics.
meteorist
a specialist in the study of meteorites.
meteoritics
astrolithology.
meteorophobia
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.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
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.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
 
 
 
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