Meteor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007226",
  "term": "Meteor",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A streak of light observed in the night sky, produced when a small extraterrestrial particle, known as a meteoroid, enters the Earth's atmosphere and ablates due to friction. The intense heat generated causes the surrounding air to ionize and glow. Most meteors burn up completely before reaching the ground.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/meteor/"
}