micrometeoroid

IPA: maɪkroʊmˈitˈɪrɔɪd

noun

  • (astronomy, geology) an extraterrestrial particle less than a millimeter in size
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Examples of "micrometeoroid" in Sentences

  • Micrometeoroids are tiny particles that travel through space at incredibly high speeds
  • Spacecraft and satellites are often at risk of damage from micrometeoroids due to their small size but high velocity
  • Scientists study micrometeoroids to better understand the risks they pose to equipment in space
  • Micrometeoroids can cause erosion on the surfaces of spacecraft over time
  • Micrometeoroids can also play a role in the formation and evolution of planetary atmospheres

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