Aerolite

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrəˌlaɪt/

Definitions of aerolite

noun a type of meteorite consisting mainly of nickel and iron

Example Sentences

A1 An aerolite is a small rock from outer space that falls to Earth.

A2 Scientists study aerolites to learn more about the composition of asteroids.

B1 The museum has a collection of aerolites that have been found around the world.

B2 Aerolites can vary in size from tiny pebbles to large boulders.

C1 Researchers are conducting experiments to determine the origin of aerolites.

C2 Aerolites are often used in scientific studies to understand the formation of the solar system.

Examples of aerolite in a Sentence

formal Scientists believe that the aerolite found in the crater is a rare type of meteorite.

informal Hey, did you hear about that aerolite that crashed down in the field?

slang That aerolite was out of this world!

figurative Her words hit me like an aerolite, leaving me stunned and speechless.

Grammatical Forms of aerolite

• past tense: aerolite
• plural: aerolites
• comparative: more aerolite
• superlative: most aerolite
• present tense: aerolite
• future tense: will aerolite
• perfect tense: have aerolited
• continuous tense: is aeroliting
• singular: aerolite
• positive degree: aerolite
• infinitive: aerolite
• gerund: aeroliting
• participle: aerolited

Origin and Evolution of aerolite

First Known Use: 1794 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aerolite' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to meteorites or stony meteorites, the term 'aerolite' has continued to be used in the same context to this day.