Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪmˈpæktɚ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ɪmˈpæktə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Noun
Any of several machines or devices in which a part impacts on another, or on a material.
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cascade impactor
An object which impacts another.
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Chicxulub impactor
More examples (1)
Although Dr. Bottke remains unconvinced that the impactor had a cometary origin, he noted that the asteroid explanation also raised many exciting and unresolved questions.