aerolitic
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/ˌɛəroʊˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊˈlɪtɪk/
(aerolite)
stone from the air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerolitic' originates from the Greek 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,' from which 'aerolitic' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stone from the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to meteorites.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an aerolite, a type of meteorite composed mainly of silicate minerals.
The aerolitic composition of the meteorite was studied extensively.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 18:21