Earth-grazing

English

/ˈɜːθɡɹeɪzɪŋ/

adj
Definitions
  • (astronomy) Of a meteoroid: entering the Earth's atmosphere and leaving into space again.
  • (astronomy) Approaching the Earth closely.

Etymology

Compound from English Earth + English grazing.

Origin

English

grazing

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