mascon

English

Etymology

Blend of mass +‎ concentration in 1960s by scientists Paul Muller and William Sjogren.

Noun

mascon (plural mascons)

1. A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
2. A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
3. (astronomy) mass concentration

Anagrams

• Comans, Cosman, Macons, ancoms, socman