space weathering

noun

The slight erosion of planetary objects caused by cosmic rays, solar winds, and meteorites.

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Meanings

nounspace weathering (uncountable)
  1. uncountableastronomyThe slight erosion of planetary objects caused by cosmic rays, solar winds, and meteorites.
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