CHONDRITIC

chondritic, granular

(adjective) having a granular structure like that of chondrites

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

chondritic (comparative more chondritic, superlative most chondritic)

(geology) Of or pertaining to a chondrite.

(planetology, of an elemental ratio) Similar to that found in chondrites.

Source: Wiktionary

Chon*drit"ic, a. (Min.)

Definition: Granular; pertaining to, or having the granular structure characteristic of, the class of meteorites called chondrites.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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