chondrite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒndɹaɪt/

Word forms

chondrite chondrites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”) + -ite. By surface analysis, chondr- + -ite.

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