CHONDRITE

chondrite

(noun) a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chondrite (plural chondrites)

A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.

Anagrams

• threnodic

Source: Wiktionary


Chon"drite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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