pallasite

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Noun pallasite has 1 sense

pallasite - a meteorite composed principally of olivine and metallic iron
--₁ is a kind of meteorite

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Pallasite

Noun

A pallasite is a rare type of stony-iron meteorite composed mainly of olivine crystals embedded in a matrix of nickel-iron alloy. It is named after the German naturalist Peter Pallas.

Example sentence:

The pallasite meteorite found in Antarctica is an intriguing scientific discovery.

Adjective

When used as an adjective, pallasite describes something related to or resembling the characteristics of a pallasite meteorite.

Example sentence:

The jewelry was made from exquisite pallasite stones, giving it a unique and celestial appearance.

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