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pallasite

Pronunciation: /ˈpaləsʌɪt/

Definition of pallasite

noun

  • a meteorite consisting of roughly equal proportions of iron and olivine.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the name of Peter S. Pallas (1741–1811), German naturalist, + -ite1

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