Subchondritic

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Less than that found in a typical chondrite. not-comparable

    "According to the model, a magma ocean that differentiated chiefly at low pressure and contained 6-8 wt% A1203 and a subchondritic Ca/Al ratio probably formed the lunar crust."

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"According to the model, a magma ocean that differentiated chiefly at low pressure and contained 6-8 wt% A1203 and a subchondritic Ca/Al ratio probably formed the lunar crust."

Etymology

From sub- + chondritic.

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