tektite
noun
tek·tite
| \ ˈtek-ˌtīt
\
\
Definition of tektite
: a glassy body of probably meteoritic origin and of rounded but indefinite shape
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from tektite
tektitic
\ tek-ˈti-tik
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of tektite in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The composition of those beads, or tektites, further suggests that they were formed when a massive asteroid slammed into the Earth with the force of 10 billion Hiroshimas and ended the Cretaceous period. — David Von Drehle, Twin Cities, "David Von Drehle: Digging into our planet’s history," 22 July 2019 In many K-Pg sites, the tektites formed a discrete layer—but not at Tanis. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "These fossils may capture the day the dinosaurs died. Here's what you should know.," 31 Mar. 2019 These tektites formed in the Earth atmosphere in the aftermath of the asteroid or comet smashing into the Earth. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Annihilation Event That Killed The Dinosaurs Left This Diverse Graveyard Trapped in Time," 1 Apr. 2019 Tree resin at the site managed to catch some tektites before becoming fossilized as amber. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "These fossils may capture the day the dinosaurs died. Here's what you should know.," 31 Mar. 2019 The tektites would have been nearly falling from space, falling down to Earth at terminal velocities between 100 and 200 miles per hour, the scientists estimate. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Annihilation Event That Killed The Dinosaurs Left This Diverse Graveyard Trapped in Time," 1 Apr. 2019 They're not just buried, but buried with glass beads known as tektites. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Annihilation Event That Killed The Dinosaurs Left This Diverse Graveyard Trapped in Time," 1 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tektite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more