Mascon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mascon is a noun meaning A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
Meaning
A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
More Meanings
- A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
- (astronomy) mass concentration
Word Forms
- mascons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesosphere, meson, mare, maon, mesozone, mass.
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