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Definition of regolith in English: regolithnoun ˈrɛɡəlɪθˈreɡəˌliTH mass nounGeology The layer of unconsolidated solid material covering the bedrock of a planet. Example sentencesExamples - Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front.
- The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface.
- The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact.
- The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith.
- Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos 'rug, blanket' + -lith. Definition of regolith in US English: regolithnounˈreɡəˌliTH Geology The layer of unconsolidated rocky material covering bedrock. Example sentencesExamples - The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface.
- Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front.
- The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith.
- Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling.
- The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos ‘rug, blanket’ + -lith. |