"meteoric" in the adjective sense
1. meteorologic, meteorological, meteoric
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
"meteorological factors"
"meteorological chart"
"meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena"
2. meteoric
pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids
"meteoric shower"
"meteoric impacts"
3. meteoric
like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
"a meteoric rise to fame"
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