Meteorites

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Term: Meteorites
Definition:

An object of extraterrestrial origin that survives entry through the atmosphere to reach the Earth's surface. Meteors become meteorites if they reach the ground.
UAT Astrophysics
Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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