moldavite

English

Etymology

From German Moldawit, from Moldau (“Vltava River”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɒldəvʌɪt/

Noun

moldavite (plural moldavites)

  1. (geology) A substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.
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