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astrobleme
[ as-truh-bleem ]
noun
Geology, Astronomy.
- an erosional scar on the earth's surface, produced by the impact of a cosmic body, as a meteorite. Compare crater ( def 1a ).
astrobleme
/ ˈæٰəˌː /
noun
- a mark on the earth's surface, usually circular, formed by a large ancient meteorite impact
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of astrobleme1
First recorded in 1965–70; astro- + -bleme (from Greek ê “shot, wound”)
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of astrobleme1
C20: from astro- + Greek ŧ shot, wound
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