shergottite
A type of meteorite composed of lava from a planet other than EarthA type of meteorite composed of lava from a planet other than Earth.
US/ˌʃɚ.ɡəˈtaɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A type of meteorite composed of lava from a planet other than Earth.
Origin
From Shergotty + -ite, after the Indian city where the first specimen was found in 1865.From Shergotty + -ite, after the Indian city where the first specimen was found in 1865.
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Forms
plural: shergottites| Singular | shergottite |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable