tektite (Meaning)
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tektite (n)
thought to derive from meteorites
Synonyms & Antonyms of tektite
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tektite Sentence Examples
- Tektites, enigmatic glassy objects, are found scattered across the Earth's surface.
- The origin of tektites remains a mystery, but some scientists believe they were formed by meteorite impacts.
- Tektites exhibit a distinctive black or green color and a smooth, aerodynamic shape.
- The vast majority of tektites are found in Southeast Asia and Australia.
- Tektites are composed primarily of silica and alumina, with trace amounts of other elements.
- Although tektites are generally small, some can be as large as a grapefruit.
- Tektites are often mistaken for meteorites, but they lack the metallic composition of meteorites.
- Tektites are widely collected by geologists and collectors due to their unusual appearance and scientific significance.
- The study of tektites has shed light on the history of meteorite impacts on Earth.
- Recent research suggests that tektites may have played a role in the evolution of life on Earth.
FAQs About the word tektite
thought to derive from meteorites
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Tektites, enigmatic glassy objects, are found scattered across the Earth's surface.
The origin of tektites remains a mystery, but some scientists believe they were formed by meteorite impacts.
Tektites exhibit a distinctive black or green color and a smooth, aerodynamic shape.
The vast majority of tektites are found in Southeast Asia and Australia.
