meteorite
derNounder Meteorit
Word details
- German meaning
- Lonsdaleit ist eine seltene hexagonale Modifikation des Kohlenstoffs, die auch als hexagonaler Diamant bekannt ist.
- English meaning
- Lonsdaleite
- Synonym
- hexagonaler Diamant
- German example
- Lonsdaleit entsteht oft bei der Metamorphose von kohlenstoffhaltigen Meteoriten.
- English example
- Lonsdaleite often forms during the metamorphism of carbonaceous meteorites.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Lonsdaleit
- Plural Form
- die Lonsdaleite
Related words
- Meteoritenschauer
A meteor shower is an event in which a large number of meteors can be seen in the night sky within a short period of time.
- Kamacit
Kamacite
- Moldavit
Moldavite
- meteoritisch
Meteoritic
- chondritisch
Chondritic refers to the composition of chondrites, a type of stony meteorite that contains small, round grains (chondrules).
- Enstatit
Enstatite is a magnesium-rich chain silicate mineral belonging to the pyroxene group.
- Grimaldiit
Grimaldiite
- Eisenmeteorit
Iron meteorite
- Taenit
Taenite is a nickel-iron alloy found in iron meteorites.
- Tektit
A tektite is a glassy object that is thought to have formed by the impact of a meteorite on Earth.
- Meteoreisen
Meteoritic iron
- Stishovit
Stishovite
Example sentences with “meteorite”
A meteorite hit the ground. (Ein Meteorit schlug auf dem Boden ein.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Meteorit' masculine?
Yes, 'der Meteorit'.