ScienceAugust 5, 2026
ejecta
ee-JEK-tuh
Definition
Material, such as rock, dust, and debris, that is forcibly thrown out from a crater or impact site during an explosion or collision.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ejectus,' the past participle of 'eicere' meaning 'to throw out,' which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'iacere' (to throw).
In the news
In this article, scientists plan to examine the ejecta surrounding a new lunar crater to better understand the moon's composition and the mechanics of high-speed impacts.
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