Definition

A very small piece of space rock or dust that travels through space.

Example

Scientists study micrometeoroids to understand the composition of our solar system.

Conversation

Did you hear about the micrometeoroid that landed in the field last week?

No way! What happened to it?

They said it was tiny, like the size of a grain of sand!

That's incredible! I didn't know they could be that small.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Micrometeoroid → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "meteoroid" (from Greek "meteōron", meaning something high in the air or a celestial object). The word "micrometeoroid" refers to a small celestial object or particle that travels through space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') celestial objects ('meteoroid') when you hear 'micrometeoroid'.

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