The term COMPONENT OF SOME SHOWERS can be summarized as a METEOR, which is a six-letter word. A METEOR is a small piece of rock or dust that enters the Earth's atmosphere and vaporizes due to the heat generated by friction with the air. Meteors are often seen as streaks of light in the night sky, and they can sometimes be heard as a hissing sound. Meteors are also known as 'shooting stars' or 'falling stars' and are a common component of some showers.