tek
tite
复数形式
tektites
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玻陨石, 陨石玻璃
a small, natural glassy object formed from terrestrial debris ejected during meteorite impacts, known for its smooth texture and found in strewn fields across the Earth's surface
- Collectors often seek out tektites for their unique origin and striking appearance.
收藏家经常寻找玻璃陨石，因为它们独特的起源和引人注目的外观。
- Tektites are believed to have formed during meteorite impacts millions of years ago.
据信，玻璃陨石是在数百万年前的陨石撞击中形成的。
- Scientists study tektites to understand the dynamics of impact events and their effects on Earth's surface.
科学家研究玻璃陨石以了解撞击事件的动力学及其对地球表面的影响。
- Some tektites exhibit aerodynamic shapes, indicating high-speed formation during ejection from impact sites.
一些熔融石展现出空气动力学形状，表明在从撞击地点喷出时高速形成。
- Tektites can vary in size from tiny millimeters to several centimeters across.
玻陨石的大小可以从几毫米到几厘米不等。