Definition of regolith in English:

regolith

noun ˈrɛɡəlɪθˈreɡəˌliTH

mass nounGeology

The layer of unconsolidated solid material covering the bedrock of a planet.
〔地质〕风化层，表岩层
Example sentencesExamples
- Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front.
- The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface.
- The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact.
- The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith.
- Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos 'rug, blanket' + -lith.

Definition of regolith in US English:

regolith

nounˈreɡəˌliTH

Geology

The layer of unconsolidated rocky material covering bedrock.
〔地质〕风化层，表岩层
Example sentencesExamples
- The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface.
- Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front.
- The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith.
- Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling.
- The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos ‘rug, blanket’ + -lith.

词汇	regolith
释义	Definition of regolith in English: regolith noun ˈrɛɡəlɪθˈreɡəˌliTH mass nounGeology The layer of unconsolidated solid material covering the bedrock of a planet. 〔地质〕风化层，表岩层 Example sentencesExamples Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front. The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface. The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact. The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith. Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling. Origin Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos 'rug, blanket' + -lith. Definition of regolith in US English: regolith nounˈreɡəˌliTH Geology The layer of unconsolidated rocky material covering bedrock. 〔地质〕风化层，表岩层 Example sentencesExamples The regolith is a small-grained material resulting from multiple impacts on the moon's surface. Alteration of the bedrock produces a regolith, the base of which is known as the weathering front. The Moon's crust is composed of a material known as regolith. Many images show evidence of a thick loose regolith or gravel/sand/silt layer that could be collected easily by scooping or shoveling. The surface of the Moon is covered by a soil layer called regolith, which has been produced by meteorite impact. Origin Late 19th century: from Greek rhēgos ‘rug, blanket’ + -lith.
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