Where does “regolith” come from?
Regolith comes from Greek rhêgos (broken) and líthos (stone), combining elements describing fragmented rock material covering bedrock.
regolith (English): The layer of loose rock, dust, sand, and soil,...
Definitions
- The layer of loose rock, dust, sand, and soil,...
Ancestry of “regolith”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ῥῆγος | blanket, coverlet; cover, cushion |