impact melt

noun

The molten rock that forms when an asteroid or meteorite strikes a solid surface, creating intense heat and pressure.

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Meanings

noun
  1. planetary scienceThe molten rock that forms when an asteroid or meteorite strikes a solid surface, creating intense heat and pressure.
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APA

impact melt. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/impact%20melt

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“impact melt.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/impact%20melt. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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