Bolide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bolide is a noun meaning An extremely bright meteor.
Meaning
An extremely bright meteor.
More Meanings
- Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.
- A fireball.
Example Sentences
The smallest impactor that can penetrate the atmosphere deep enough to cause any damage on the ground is not much smaller than the "Tunguska" bolide that flattened a couple thousand square miles of Siberian forest in 1908.
Word Forms
- bolides
Synonyms for bolide
Depending on context, synonyms include fireball.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fireball, bolis, exhalation, bullet, fulminant, superblast.
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