"microcrater" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microcraters [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + crater. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|crater}} micro- + crater Head templates: {{en-noun}} microcrater (plural microcraters)
  1. A tiny crater.

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