Where does “tektite” come from?
tektite (English) comes from Ancient Greek τηκτός, from Ancient Greek τήκειν — present active infinitive of τήκω; to melt.
tektite (English): A small, round, dark glassy object, composed of...
Definitions
- A small, round, dark glassy object, composed of...
Ancestry of “tektite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | τηκτός | molten |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τήκειν | present active infinitive of τήκω; to melt |
Words derived from “tektite”