mascon

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(mas′kän′)

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noun

a local concentration of very dense material beneath the surface of the moon

Origin: mas(s) con(centration)

See mascon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A mare on the moon having rock of greater density than that of the surrounding area, thus exerting a slightly higher gravitational force.

Origin:

Origin: mas(s)

Origin: + con(centration)

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