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moldavite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɒldəvʌɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

A substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From German Moldawit, from Moldau (“Vltava River”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: vltavín — substance
  • German: Moldavit — substance
  • Spanish: moldavita — substance