Regolith

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/

Definitions of regolith

noun the layer of loose material covering the bedrock of the Earth and other planets

Example Sentences

A1 Regolith is the layer of loose, fragmented material covering solid rock.

A2 Astronauts on the moon have to be careful of the regolith as it can be sharp and abrasive.

B1 Scientists study regolith to learn more about the geological history of a particular area.

B2 The rover collected samples of regolith to analyze for signs of water and organic materials.

C1 Mining companies are interested in the regolith on asteroids for potential resources.

C2 The regolith on Mars may hold clues to the planet's past climate and potential for life.

Examples of regolith in a Sentence

formal The lunar regolith is composed of a fine layer of dust and rock fragments.

informal I accidentally kicked up some regolith while exploring the moon's surface.

slang Watch out for that regolith, it's like walking on a sandy beach but with rocks.

figurative The regolith of society is made up of various cultural influences and traditions.

Grammatical Forms of regolith

• plural: regoliths
• comparative: more regolithic
• superlative: most regolithic
• present tense: regoliths
• future tense: will regolith
• perfect tense: has regolithed
• continuous tense: is regolithing
• singular: regolith
• positive degree: regolith
• infinitive: to regolith
• gerund: regolithing
• participle: regolithed

Origin and Evolution of regolith

First Known Use: 1897 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'regolith' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'rhegos' meaning blanket and 'lithos' meaning rock.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in geology to refer to the layer of loose, fragmented material covering solid rock, the term 'regolith' has since been adopted in planetary science to describe the layer of loose material covering a celestial body's solid surface.