Definition

Relating to small celestial bodies that enter the Earth's atmosphere and become meteors.

Example

The meteoroidal fragments were studied to understand their composition.

Conversation

Did you know that some meteoroidal materials can end up on Earth?

Really? I always thought they just burned up in the atmosphere.

Nope, some survive and make it to the ground as meteorites.

That's so cool! I’d love to see one up close.

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Root Explanation

Meteoroidal → It is formed from "meteor" (from Greek "meteōros", meaning high in the air) and the suffix "-oidal" (meaning resembling or having the form of). The word "meteoroidal" refers to something that resembles or is related to meteors, which are celestial objects that appear to fall from the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'high in the air' ('meteor') and 'resembling' ('-oidal') that, which helps you remember that 'meteoroidal' relates to objects like meteors.

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