regmaglypt

English

/ˈɹɛɡməɡlɪpt/, /ˈɹɛɡməɡlipt/

noun
Definitions
  • (astronomy) A small, shallow indentation or pit on the surface of a meteorite, resembling a thumbprint impression in clay, created by ablation while falling in an atmosphere.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ῥῆγμα (fracture, something broken rent asunder, a breach, cleft).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ῥῆγμα

Gloss

fracture, something broken rent asunder, a breach, cleft

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