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astrobleme

Syllabification: (as·tro·bleme)
Pronunciation: /ˈastrəˌblēm/
Definition of astrobleme

noun

Geology
  • an eroded remnant of a large crater made by the impact of a meteorite or comet.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from Greek astron 'star' + blēma 'wound'

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