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aerolites

|aer-o-lites|

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/ˈɛərəˌlaɪts/

(aerolite)

stone from the air

Base FormPlural
aeroliteaerolites
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aerolite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerolithos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'lithos' meant 'stone.'

Historical Evolution

'aerolithos' transformed into the French word 'aérolithe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerolite.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'stone from the air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a stony meteorite, consisting mainly of silicate minerals.

The scientists studied the aerolites to understand more about the solar system.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/19 17:22