Chondrite

//ˈkɒndɹaɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.
  2. 2
    a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules wordnet

Synonyms

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fireballmeteorradiantshooting star

Etymology

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

Related phrases

E-type chondritecarbonaceous chondriteenstatite chondrite

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