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astrobleme

noun
as·​tro·​bleme | \ ˈastrəˌblÄ“m\
plural -s

Definition of astrobleme

: a scar on the earth's crust made by the impact of a meteorite

First Known Use of astrobleme

1960, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for astrobleme

astr- + Greek blēma throw, missile, wound from a missile, from ballein to throw

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