chondrite

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɒndɹaɪt/

Noun

chondrite (plural chondrites)

  1. A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.

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