Definition of "meteorite" []

• A stony or metallic mass of matter that has fallen to the earth's surface from outer space. (noun)

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• "A piece of a meteorite is a protection against gunshot."
• "A meteorite is a meteoroid that reaches the surface of the Earth without being completely vaporized while traveling through our atmosphere."
• "So, if I determine that a meteorite is going to hit your house, I may inform you that you "ought to move out of its way.""