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bolide
This term describes a specific, high-energy astronomical event characterized by extreme luminosity and explosive fragmentation. It carries a connotation of violence and suddenness, distinguishing it from a standard meteor, which may simply glow without detonating. It is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astronomy and planetary science, or in journalistic reports of rare celestial sightings.
Because it refers to a discrete physical object or event, the word follows standard English countability rules. It is not a mass noun or a collective noun, meaning it can be quantified with numbers and possesses a regular plural form.
Meanings
Examples
The night sky was suddenly illuminated by a brilliant bolide.
Did you see that bolide streak across the horizon just now?
A massive bolide entered the atmosphere and exploded with a deafening roar.
I wonder if that bolide left any fragments on the ground.
The astronomers recorded the trajectory of the bolide using high speed cameras.
It was not just a shooting star but a genuine bolide that shook the windows.
The impact of a large bolide could cause significant regional damage.
Look at the glow in the west it must have been a bolide.