Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impactor

Noun

/ɪmˈpæktər/

Definition

An object, usually in space, that strikes another object.

Examples

The asteroid was identified as a potential impactor that could hit Earth.
Scientists study impactors to understand their effects on planetary surfaces.
The experiment simulated the impact of a high-speed impactor on various materials.

Meaning

The term ‘impactor’ refers to something that has the ability to produce a significant effect or influence, often used in a scientific context when discussing collisions in space.