Definition
micrometeoritic
adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by micrometeorites (very small meteorites or meteoritic particles)
Usage: technical; astronomy and space science
Examples
- The spacecraft's hull showed signs of micrometeoritic damage after years in orbit.
- Scientists studied the micrometeoritic particles collected by the satellite.
- Micrometeoritic impacts pose a constant hazard to long-duration space missions.
- The telescope's mirror was protected from micrometeoritic erosion by a specialized coating.