noun
- A stony meteorite composed chiefly of silicate minerals, especially olivine and pyroxene.
Usage: astronomy; geology; technical
adjective
- Of or relating to a eucritic meteorite or its composition.
Usage: astronomy; geology; technical
Examples
- The meteorite sample was identified as a eucritic based on its mineral composition.
- Eucritic meteorites are among the most common types found on Earth.
- Scientists studied the eucritic fragments to learn about the early solar system.
- The eucritic classification helped researchers understand the meteorite's origin.
- Many eucritic specimens in the museum collection came from recent falls.