mascon Meaning & Definition
What Does Mascon Mean?
Mascon is a noun that means A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material. It is also used to mean A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
Mascon Definition (Noun)
- A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
- A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
- mass concentration
Synonyms of Mascon
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Mascon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mascon (plural mascons)
Words That Rhyme With Mascon
Origin of Mascon
Blend of mass + concentration in 1960s by scientists Paul Muller and William Sjogren.