regolith
English
Etymology
Irregular formation from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter "sc" should be a valid script code; the value "polytonic" is not valid. See WT:LOS. + -lith (from Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter "sc" should be a valid script code; the value "polytonic" is not valid. See WT:LOS.).
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɹɛɡəlɪθ/
Noun
regolith (countable and uncountable, plural regoliths)
- (geology) The layer of loose rock, dust, sand, and soil, resting on the bedrock, that constitutes the surface layer of most dry land on Earth, the Moon, and other large solid aggregated celestial objects. Submarine regolith also exists.
Derived terms
Translations
layer of loose rock that constitutes the surface of most land
