Meaning of the word impactor in English

What does impactor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

impactor

US /ɪmˈpæk.tər/
UK /ɪmˈpæk.tər/

Noun

a device or object that strikes or collides with something else, especially with force

Example:
The space probe released an impactor to study the comet's surface.
Scientists used a high-speed impactor to simulate asteroid collisions.