Tektite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tektite is a noun meaning A small, round, dark glassy object, composed of silicates, formed by the rapid cooling of molten ejecta from meteorite impacts.
Meaning
A small, round, dark glassy object, composed of silicates, formed by the rapid cooling of molten ejecta from meteorite impacts.
Word Forms
- tektites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tectite, microtektite, microtectite, thokcha, moldavite, tectonite.
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