impact event
The collision between two or more celestial bodies, at least one of which usually…The collision between two or more celestial bodies, at least one of which usually being an asteroid or meteorite.
Meaning
1 sensesThe collision between two or more celestial bodies, at least one of which usually being an asteroid or meteorite.
Examples
2 sentencesCrisis planning helps minimize the impact of unexpected events.
The capacity of ecosystems to buffer the impacts of extreme events like fires, floods, and severe storms is being overwhelmed.
Forms
plural: impact events| Singular | impact event |
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Word family
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