Meaning of CHONDRITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'kândrIt
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[n] a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules |
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CHONDRITE is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | chondrule, rock, stone | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chon"drite\, n. [Gr. ? a grain (of wheat or spelt),
cartilage.] (Min.)
A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules.
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