meteorite

/ˈmitiɔˌraɪt/

stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface

中文释义：陨石；陨星

The meteorite that landed in the desert was studied by geologists.

落在沙漠中的陨石被地质学家研究。

Scientists believe this meteorite contains clues about the early solar system.

科学家认为这块陨石含有早期太阳系的线索。