regolith

noun

reg·o·lith ˈre-gə-ˌlith

: unconsolidated residual or transported material that overlies the solid rock on the earth, moon, or a planet

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These include a vacuum to collect lunar dust, a drill to measure subsurface temperatures, and a device to help astronauts manage the Moon's abrasive regolith. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Lunar horizon glow occurs when photons from the sun react with the moon’s soil, or regolith, causing electrostatic particles to float. —

Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025 The researchers are now testing broccoli, squash, beans and alfalfa with different mixes of regolith and fertilizer in both soil types to see if these plants respond better than the corn did. —

Tom Brown, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Melting the regolith is the hardest part, without question. —

Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regolith